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Loon Lake to Rubicon Reservoir

Backpacking2 days15.6 mi (round-trip)

Itinerary

Loon Lake Trailhead
7.8 mi • 800 ft gain
Rubicon Reservoir
7.8 mi • 700 ft gain
Loon Lake 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.

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Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Desolation Wilderness Permit application:

Starting TrailheadLoon Lake
Ending TrailheadLoon Lake
Destination Zone06 Rubicon

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