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Monarch Lakes

Backpacking2 days9.8 mi (round-trip)
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Trips starting Apr 25, 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.

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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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