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Matlock and Kearsarge Lakes

Backpacking3 days13.5 mi (round-trip)
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tomorrow, 3 PM
Trips starting Aug 11
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Itinerary

Onion Valley Trailhead
6.2 mi • 2,600 ft gain
Kearsarge Lakes
4.3 mi • 1,000 ft gain
Matlock Lake
3 mi • 100 ft gain
Onion Valley Trailhead
Driving directions

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 PointKearsarge Pass
Exit PointKearsarge Pass
1st night Camp AreaSEKI - Kearsarge Lakes

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