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White Chief Bowl


Itinerary

Eagle-Mosquito Trailhead
3.7 mi • 2,200 ft gain
White Chief Bowl
3.7 mi • 0 ft gain
Eagle-Mosquito 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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May 24 – Sep 28

Limited number of permits available.

2 options


A

Passed Online reservations

Opens6 months ahead7 AM PT
Closes1 week ahead11:59 PM PDT
6 months – 1 week ahead
Book online
Passed Advance release: 6 months ahead at 7 AM PT
Book online

B

Passed In-person reservations

Opens1 day ahead1 PM PDT
ClosesDay of3:30 PM PDT
1 day ahead – day of

Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Permit application:

Permit TypeOvernight
Entry PointWhite Chief
Exit PointWhite Chief
1st night Camp AreaWhite Chief

Select a start date

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