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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Nov 2, 2023 – Apr 30, 2024
Unlimited number of permits available.1 option
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Online reservations
| Opens | 2 weeks ahead | 7 AM PT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 11:59 PM PT |
Passed Last-minute release: 2 weeks ahead at 7 AM PT
Don’t want to miss the deadline?
Let us know when you want to go and we’ll remind you to book.
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 |