Upper Chain Lake
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Chiquito Trailhead
7.3 mi • 2,200 ft gain
Upper Chain Lake
7.3 mi • 100 ft gain
Chiquito 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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Trips starting between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025
Permits required. Quota in effect.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Sierra National Forest Wilderness Permit application:
| Permit | Overnight |
|---|---|
| Entry Point | Chiquito/Quartz |
| Exit Point | Chiquito/Quartz |
| 1st Night Campsite | Chain Lakes |