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Monarch Lakes

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tomorrow, 2 PM
Trips starting Apr 4, 2026
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Itinerary

Sawtooth Trailhead
4.9 mi • 2,800 ft gain
Monarch Lakes
4.9 mi • 0 ft gain
Sawtooth 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 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 PointSawtooth Pass
Exit PointSawtooth Pass
1st Night Camp AreaMonarch Lakes

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