Chief Lake Loop
Backpacking2 days24 mi (round-trip)
UpcomingAdvanced release
tomorrow, 3 PM
Trips starting Aug 11
Best time
Itinerary
Mono Creek Trailhead
10.7 mi • 3,500 ft gain
Chief Lake
13.2 mi • 1,000 ft gain
Mono Creek Trailhead
Driving directions
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Sierra National Forest Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Trips starting between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025
Permits required. Quota in effect.
Online reservations
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2 releases
6 months ahead at 7 AM PT
14 days ahead at 7 AM PT
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Sierra National Forest Wilderness Permit application:
Permit | Overnight |
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Entry Point | Devils/Graveyard |
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Exit Point | Devils/Graveyard |
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1st Night Campsite | Goodale Pass |
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Select a start date
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