Rae Lakes Loop (counter-clockwise)
Itinerary
Woods Creek & Bubbs Creek Trailhead
10.1 mi • 3,200 ft gain
Junction Meadows
8.7 mi • 3,800 ft gain
Rae Lakes
11.9 mi • 100 ft gain
Upper Paradise Valley
9 mi • 0 ft gain
Woods Creek & Bubbs Creek 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 May 23 and September 27
Permits required. Quota in effect.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permit application:
| Entry Point | Bubbs Creek |
|---|---|
| Exit Point | Woods Creek |
| 1st night Camp Area | Junction Meadows |