Half Moon Lake
Backpacking2 days9.4 mi (round-trip)
Itinerary
Glen Alpine Trailhead
4.7 mi • 1,600 ft gain
Half Moon Lake
4.7 mi • 0 ft gain
Glen Alpine Trailhead
Driving directions
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Desolation Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Trips starting between October 1, 2025 and May 21, 2026
Permits required. No quota.
Online reservations
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Release
6 months ahead at 7 AM PT
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Desolation Wilderness Permit application:
Starting Trailhead | Glen Alpine |
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Ending Trailhead | Glen Alpine |
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Destination Zone | 28 Half Moon |
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