Little Five Lakes and Big Five Lakes Loop Counter-Clockwise
Itinerary
Sawtooth Trailhead
6.3 mi • 3,800 ft gain
Columbine Lake
10.2 mi • 1,900 ft gain
Big Five Lakes
13.1 mi • 3,600 ft gain
Sawtooth 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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Jan 2021 – Jul 2024
Trailhead closed.Don’t want to miss the deadline?
Let us know when you want to go and we’ll remind you to book.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permit application:
| Entry Point | Sawtooth Pass |
|---|---|
| Exit Point | Timber Gap |