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Alger Lakes

Backpacking2 days17.1 mi (round-trip)
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Trips starting May 25, 2026
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Rush Creek Trailhead
8.5 mi • 3,800 ft gain
Alger Lakes
8.5 mi • 400 ft gain
Rush Creek Trailhead
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How to get a permit

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

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Trips starting between May 1 and November 1

Permits required. Quota in effect.

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Permit details

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

Permit TypeOvernight
Entry PointRush Creek
Exit PointRush Creek
1st night Camp AreaAlger Lakes (Rush Creek)

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