Big Pine Lakes
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Big Pine Creek Overnight Parking
4.8 mi • 2,400 ft gain
Second Lake
4.8 mi • 0 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, 2025 and April 30, 2026
Permits required. No quota.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit application:
| Permit Type | Overnight |
|---|---|
| Entry Point | Big Pine Creek North Fork |
| Exit Point | Big Pine Creek North Fork |
| 1st night Camp Area | Second Lake |