Monarch Lakes
Backpacking2 days9.8 mi (round-trip)
UpcomingAdvance release
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.
In-person reservations
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Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permit application:
Entry Point | Sawtooth Pass |
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Exit Point | Sawtooth Pass |
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1st Night Camp Area | Monarch Lakes |
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Select a start date
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