Lake Genevieve and Crag Lake
Backpacking2 days9.7 mi (round-trip)
Itinerary
Meeks Bay Trailhead
4.8 mi • 1,200 ft gain
Crag Lake
4.8 mi • 0 ft gain
Meeks Bay 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 | Meeks Bay |
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Ending Trailhead | Meeks Bay |
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Destination Zone | 03 Genevieve |
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