Upper Pine Lake
Backpacking2 days10.2 mi (round-trip)
UpcomingAdvance release
today, 3 PM
Trips starting Jun 6, 2026
Best time
Itinerary
Pine Creek Trailhead
5.1 mi • 2,800 ft gain
Upper Pine Lake
5.1 mi • 0 ft gain
Pine Creek 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, 2025 and April 30, 2026
Permits required. No quota.
Online reservations
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Release
2 weeks ahead at 7 AM PT
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Inyo National Forest Wilderness Permit application:
| Entry Point | Pine Creek |
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| Exit Point | Pine Creek |
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| 1st night Camp Area | Pine Lake, Upper (Pine Creek) |
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