Rae Lakes Loop via Kearsarge Pass
Itinerary
Onion Valley Trailhead
10.8 mi • 2,600 ft gain
Junction Meadow
13.6 mi • 1,600 ft gain
Middle Paradise Valley
12.7 mi • 4,000 ft gain
Lower Rae Lake
13 mi • 2,500 ft gain
Onion Valley Trailhead
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.1 option
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Passed Online reservations
| Opens | 6 months ahead | 7 AM PT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 11:59 PM PDT |
Passed Advance release: 6 months ahead at 7 AM PT
Passed Last-minute release: 2 weeks ahead at 7 AM PDT
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit application:
| Permit Type | Overnight |
|---|---|
| Entry Point | Kearsarge Pass |
| Exit Point | Kearsarge Pass |
| 1st night Camp Area | SEKI - Center Basin - Vidette |