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Cathedral Lake

Backpacking2 days7.3 mi (round-trip)

Itinerary

Cathedral Lakes Trailhead
3.7 mi • 1,000 ft gain
Lower Cathedral Lake
3.7 mi • 200 ft gain
Cathedral Lakes Trailhead
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How to get a permit

This trip requires a Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:

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Oct 21, 2024 – Apr 24, 2025

Limited number of permits available.

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In-person reservations

Opens1 day ahead12 AM PT
ClosesDay of11:59 PM PT
1 day ahead – day of

Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit application:

Entry PointCathedral Lakes
Exit PointCathedral Lakes
1st Night Camp AreaLower Cathedral Lake

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