Big Pine Lakes and Palisade Glacier
Backpacking2 days16.6 mi (round-trip)
UpcomingAdvanced release
today, 3 PM
Trips starting Aug 2
Best time
Itinerary
Big Pine Creek Overnight Parking
5.5 mi • 2,600 ft gain
Third Lake
11.2 mi • 2,100 ft gain
Big Pine Creek Overnight Parking
Driving directions![Trail map](https://api.mapbox.com/styles/v1/jordanvincent/clt4jeeqr00br01ra7tyh2kou/static/path-6+C60000(arraFzkyqUrKf_Byo%40ti%40gIfWhFrLgKpJkCxTzIfs%40jh%40%7Cb%40yCnw%40xRhKHrQpRdPlAzL%3F%3F_Wta%40~BtMxc%40~Nk%40%7BH%7C%5Bp%40fYgNrX%60MlP_%40%3F%3FqOj%40oYmMgYfN%7B%5B%7D%40rClB%7DExDe%60%40_N%7DAkHnVk%60%40H_SoTwMRaQgVqSlEar%40_GyM%7B%60%40gTaJc%7D%40nP%7BXwFoKzG%7DT%7Cp%40ik%40sKg_B),path-3+EE6D6D(arraFzkyqUrKf_Byo%40ti%40gIfWhFrLgKpJkCxTzIfs%40jh%40%7Cb%40yCnw%40xRhKHrQpRdPlAzL%3F%3F_Wta%40~BtMxc%40~Nk%40%7BH%7C%5Bp%40fYgNrX%60MlP_%40%3F%3FqOj%40oYmMgYfN%7B%5B%7D%40rClB%7DExDe%60%40_N%7DAkHnVk%60%40H_SoTwMRaQgVqSlEar%40_GyM%7B%60%40gTaJc%7D%40nP%7BXwFoKzG%7DT%7Cp%40ik%40sKg_B),pin-s-circle+777(-118.42766,37.12817,2337),pin-s-campsite+4bb159(-118.49436,37.12276,3129),pin-s-circle+777(-118.42766,37.12817,2337)/auto/400x250@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoiam9yZGFudmluY2VudCIsImEiOiJjazN4ZnNzaWIwNHQxM2Zub211dnlxcXJmIn0.1Up4udxbdJyj8n3orz177w)
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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 November 2, 2024 and April 30, 2025
Permits required. No quota.
Online reservations
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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 |
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Entry Point | Big Pine Creek North Fork |
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Exit Point | Big Pine Creek North Fork |
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1st night Camp Area | Third Lake |
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