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Kearsarge Lakes

Backpacking2 days12.1 mi (round-trip)
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Itinerary

Onion Valley Trailhead
6.1 mi • 2,600 ft gain
Kearsarge Lakes
6.1 mi • 900 ft gain
Onion Valley 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

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Permit details

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

Permit TypeOvernight
Entry PointKearsarge Pass
Exit PointKearsarge Pass
1st night Camp AreaSEKI - Kearsarge Lakes

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