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Pear Lake

Backpacking2 days12.2 mi (round-trip)
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Trips starting Apr 25, 2026
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Lakes Trailhead
6.1 mi • 2,500 ft gain
Pear Lake
6.1 mi • 300 ft gain
Lakes Trailhead
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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 PointLakes Trail
Exit PointLakes Trail
1st Night Camp AreaPear Lake

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