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Elba Lake

Backpacking2 days18.9 mi (round-trip)

Itinerary

Pine Creek Trailhead
9.4 mi • 4,000 ft gain
Elba Lake
9.4 mi • 500 ft gain
Pine Creek Trailhead
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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.

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Permit details

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

Entry PointPine Creek
Exit PointPine Creek
1st night Camp AreaElba Lake (Pine Creek)

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