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Gibbs Lake

Backpacking2 days5.1 mi (round-trip)
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Gibbs Lake Trailhead
2.5 mi • 1,500 ft gain
Gibbs Lake
2.5 mi • 0 ft gain
Gibbs 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 PointGibbs Lake
Exit PointGibbs Lake
1st night Camp AreaGibbs Lake (Gibbs Lake trail near Lee Vining Canyon)

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