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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
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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.

Permit details

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

Permit TypeOvernight
Entry PointBig Pine Creek North Fork
Exit PointBig Pine Creek North Fork
1st night Camp AreaSecond Lake

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