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Steelhead Lake from Saddlebag Lake

Backpacking2 days6.3 mi (round-trip)
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tomorrow, 3 PM
Trips starting Aug 11
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Saddlebag Lake
3.1 mi • 300 ft gain
Steelhead Lake
3.1 mi • 100 ft gain
Saddlebag Lake
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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 January 1, 2024 and April 30, 2026

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 PointSaddlebag Lake (Non Quota)
Exit PointSaddlebag Lake (Non Quota)
1st night Camp AreaSteelhead Lake (Saddlebag Lake - Hoover)

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