Baker Lake
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Big Pine Creek Overnight Parking
8.1 mi • 3,500 ft gain
Bake Lake
8.1 mi • 400 ft gain
Big Pine Creek Overnight Parking
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 November 2, 2024 and April 30, 2025
Permits required. No quota.
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Online reservations
| Opens | 2 weeks ahead | 7 AM PT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 11:59 PM PT |
Last-minute release: 2 weeks ahead at 7 AM PT
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit application:
| Permit Type | Overnight |
|---|---|
| Entry Point | Baker and Green Lakes |
| Exit Point | Baker and Green Lakes |
| 1st night Camp Area | Baker Lake (Baker Lake trail) |