Cliff Lake
Itinerary
Cliff Lake Trailhead
5.2 mi • 1,300 ft gain
Cliff Lake
5.2 mi • 300 ft gain
Cliff Lake Trailhead
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Sierra National Forest Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Limited number of permits available.1 option
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Online reservations
| Opens | 6 months ahead | 7 AM PT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | 1 day ahead | 11:59 PM PT |
Advance release: 6 months ahead at 7 AM PT
Last-minute release: 14 days ahead at 7 AM PT
Don’t want to miss the deadline?
Let us know when you want to go and we’ll remind you to book.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Sierra National Forest Wilderness Permit application:
| Permit | Overnight |
|---|---|
| Entry Point | Cliff Lake |
| Exit Point | Cliff Lake |
| 1st Night Campsite | Lillian Lake |