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John Muir Trail: Devil’s Postpile to Yosemite Valley

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Itinerary

Devil’s Postpile Ranger Station
12.6 mi • 3,500 ft gain
Garnet Lake
10.8 mi • 2,300 ft gain
Upper Lyell Canyon
10.8 mi • 100 ft gain
Tuolumne Meadows
9.8 mi • 1,700 ft gain
Sunrise High Sierra Camp
8.8 mi • 400 ft gain
Little Yosemite Valley
4.9 mi • 900 ft gain
Happy Isles Trailhead
Driving directions

How to get a permit

This trip requires a Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:

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Nov 2, 2023 – Apr 30, 2024

Unlimited number of permits available.

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Online reservations

Opens2 weeks ahead7 AM PT
ClosesDay of11:59 PM PT
2 weeks ahead – day of
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Last-minute release: 2 weeks ahead at 7 AM PT
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Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit application:

Permit TypeOvernight
Entry PointJohn Muir Trail North of Devils Postpile
Exit PointHappy Isles - Yosemite Valley (Exit Only) Yosemite NP
1st night Camp Area(Garnet Lake not selectable, so pick:)Thousand Island Lake JMT- (River & High Trail)

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