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Kearsarge Lakes


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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May 1 – Nov 1

Limited number of permits available.

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Online reservations

Opens6 months ahead7 AM PT
ClosesDay of11:59 PM PDT
6 months ahead – day of
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Passed Advance release: 6 months ahead at 7 AM PT
Passed Last-minute release: 2 weeks ahead at 7 AM PDT
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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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