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Purple Lake

Backpacking2 days15.7 mi (round-trip)
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Trips starting Aug 11
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Itinerary

Duck Pass Trailhead
7.8 mi • 2,000 ft gain
Purple Lake
7.8 mi • 1,200 ft gain
Duck Pass 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 PointDuck Pass
Exit PointDuck Pass
1st night Camp AreaPurple Lake JMT (Duck Pass)

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