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Franklin Lakes

Backpacking2 days11 mi (round-trip)

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Farewell Gap - Franklin Lakes Trailhead
5.5 mi • 2,500 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.

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Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permit application:

Entry PointFranklin
Exit PointFranklin
1st night Camp AreaFranklin Lakes; Farewell Gap

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