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“looking back at minaret lake” by gafevans, licensed under CC BY.

Minaret Lake

Backpacking2 days14 mi (round-trip)

Itinerary

Devil’s Postpile Ranger Station
7 mi • 2,300 ft gain
Minaret Lake
7 mi • 0 ft gain
Devil’s Postpile Ranger Station
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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 May 1 and November 1

Permits required. Quota in effect.

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Permit details

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

Permit TypeOvernight
Entry PointMinaret Lake
Exit PointMinaret Lake
1st night Camp AreaMinaret Lake

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