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Hockett Meadow via Atwell Hockett Trail

Backpacking2 days21.1 mi (round-trip)
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Trips starting Apr 25, 2026
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Hockett Meadow Trailhead
10.6 mi • 2,900 ft gain
Hockett Meadow
10.6 mi • 900 ft gain
Hockett Meadow 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 28, 2025 and May 21, 2026

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Permit details

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

Entry PointAtwell-Hockett
Exit PointAtwell-Hockett
1st night Camp AreaHockett Meadow

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