Woodchuck Lake
Backpacking2 days20.8 mi (round-trip)
UpcomingAdvance release
today, 2 PM
Trips starting Mar 7, 2026
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Itinerary
Woodchuck Trailhead
9.3 mi • 3,500 ft gain
Woodchuck Lake
11.4 mi • 400 ft gain
Woodchuck 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 and December 31
Permits required. Quota in effect.
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3 releases
Jan 1 at 7 AM PST Passed
6 months ahead at 7 AM PT Passed
2 weeks 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 | Woodchuck |
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Exit Point | Woodchuck |
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1st Night Campsite | Woodchuck Lake |
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