Charlotte Lake via Kearsarge Basin
Backpacking2 days16.5 mi (round-trip)
Itinerary
Onion Valley Trailhead
8.2 mi • 2,600 ft gain
Charlotte Lake
8.2 mi • 1,400 ft gain
Onion Valley Trailhead
Driving directions
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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2 weeks ahead at 7 AM PDT
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit application:
Permit Type | Overnight |
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Entry Point | Kearsarge Pass |
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Exit Point | Kearsarge Pass |
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1st night Camp Area | SEKI Charlotte Lake |
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