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Sawmill Lake

Backpacking2 days14.7 mi (round-trip)
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Trips starting Sep 29
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Sawmill Pass Trailhead
7.3 mi • 5,600 ft gain
Sawmill Lake
7.3 mi • 200 ft gain
Sawmill 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 PointSawmill Pass
Exit PointSawmill Pass
1st night Camp AreaSawmill Lake (Sawmill Pass)

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