Finger Lake
Backpacking2 days10.6 mi (round-trip)
UpcomingAdvance release
tomorrow, 3 PM
Trips starting Jun 15, 2026
Best time
Itinerary
Big Pine Creek Overnight Parking
5.3 mi • 3,300 ft gain
Finger Lake
5.3 mi • 200 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 November 2, 2025 and April 30, 2026
Permits required. No quota.
Online reservations
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Release
2 weeks ahead at 7 AM PT
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit application:
| Permit Type | Overnight |
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| Entry Point | Big Pine Creek South Fork |
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| Exit Point | Big Pine Creek South Fork |
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| 1st night Camp Area | Finger Lake |
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