George Lake
Itinerary
Potter Pass Trailhead
4.6 mi • 1,600 ft gain
George Lake
4.6 mi • 400 ft gain
Potter Pass 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 | Potter Pass |
| Exit Point | Potter Pass |
| 1st Night Campsite | George Lake |