Middle Fork Trail to Mehrten Creek
Backpacking2 days11.7 mi (round-trip)
Itinerary
Middle Fork Kaweah Trailhead
5.8 mi • 1,800 ft gain
Mehrten Creek
5.8 mi • 300 ft gain
Middle Fork Kaweah Trailhead
Driving directions
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 May 23 and September 27
Permits required. Quota in effect.
1st option
Online reservations
Closes 1 week ahead
Book Get notified when we find cancellations
Release
6 months ahead at 7 AM PT Passed
2nd option
In-person reservations
Opens 1 day ahead
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permit application:
Entry Point | Middle Fork Kaweah |
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Exit Point | Middle Fork Kaweah |
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1st night Camp Area | Middle Fork Kaweah River - Panther / Mehrten Creek |
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Select a start date
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