Steelhead Lake from Saddlebag Lake
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Saddlebag Lake
3.1 mi • 300 ft gain
Steelhead Lake
3.1 mi • 100 ft gain
Saddlebag Lake
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 January 1, 2024 and April 30, 2026
Permits required. No quota.
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Online reservations
| Opens | 2 weeks ahead | 7 AM PT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 11:59 PM PT |
Last-minute release: 2 weeks ahead at 7 AM PT
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit application:
| Permit Type | Overnight |
|---|---|
| Entry Point | Saddlebag Lake (Non Quota) |
| Exit Point | Saddlebag Lake (Non Quota) |
| 1st night Camp Area | Steelhead Lake (Saddlebag Lake - Hoover) |