Farewell Gap and Franklin Pass Loop
Itinerary
Farewell Gap - Franklin Lakes Trailhead
9.6 mi • 2,800 ft gain
Little Kern River
11 mi • 4,500 ft gain
Franklin Lakes
5.5 mi • 100 ft gain
Farewell Gap - Franklin Lakes Trailhead
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Trips starting between September 29, 2024 and May 22, 2025
Permits required. No quota.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permit application:
| Entry Point | Farewell Gap |
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| Exit Point | Franklin |
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