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Little Five Lakes and Big Five Lakes Loop


Itinerary

Sawtooth Trailhead
13.2 mi • 6,300 ft gain
Little Five Lakes
10.2 mi • 2,400 ft gain
Columbine Lake
6.4 mi • 800 ft gain
Sawtooth 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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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 PointTimber Gap
Exit PointSawtooth Pass

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