Rae Lakes Loop
Itinerary
Woods Creek & Bubbs Creek Trailhead
9 mi • 1,900 ft gain
Upper Paradise Valley
12.1 mi • 3,800 ft gain
Rae Lakes
8.5 mi • 1,400 ft gain
Junction Meadows
10.1 mi • 100 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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May 24 – Sep 28
Limited number of permits available.2 options
A
Online reservations
| Opens | 6 months ahead | 7 AM PT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | 1 week ahead | 11:59 PM PDT |
Passed Advance release: 6 months ahead at 7 AM PT
B
In-person reservations
| Opens | 1 day ahead | 1 PM PDT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 3:30 PM PDT |
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permit application:
| Entry Point | Woods Creek |
|---|---|
| Exit Point | Bubbs Creek |
| 1st night Camp Area | Paradise Valley - upper |