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George Lake

Backpacking2 days9.2 mi (round-trip)
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tomorrow, 2 PM
Trips starting Sep 29
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Potter Pass Trailhead
4.6 mi • 1,600 ft gain
George Lake
4.6 mi • 400 ft gain
Potter Pass 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.

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Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Sierra National Forest Wilderness Permit application:

PermitOvernight
Entry PointPotter Pass
Exit PointPotter Pass
1st Night CampsiteGeorge Lake

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