Middle Fork Trail to Mehrten Creek
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Itinerary
Middle Fork Kaweah Trailhead
5.8 mi • 1,800 ft gain
Mehrten Creek
5.8 mi • 300 ft gain
Middle Fork Kaweah 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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Trips starting between September 28, 2025 and May 21, 2026
Permits required. No quota.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permit application:
| Entry Point | Middle Fork Kaweah |
|---|---|
| Exit Point | Middle Fork Kaweah |
| 1st night Camp Area | Middle Fork Kaweah River - Panther / Mehrten Creek |