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Fern Lake

Backpacking2 days3.2 mi (round-trip)
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tomorrow, 3 PM
Trips starting Aug 11
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Itinerary

Yost Creek and Fern Lake Trailhead
1.6 mi • 1,600 ft gain
Fern Lake
1.6 mi • 0 ft gain
Yost Creek and Fern Lake 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 November 2, 2024 and April 30, 2025

Permits required. No quota.

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Permit details

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

Permit TypeOvernight
Entry PointYost / Fern Lakes
Exit PointYost / Fern Lakes
1st night Camp AreaFern Lake (Yost/ Fern Lakes- June Lake)

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