Farewell Gap and Franklin Pass Loop
Backpacking3 days26.1 mi (round-trip)
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
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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.
In-person reservations
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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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