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Clouds Rest via Little Yosemite Valley

Backpacking2 days18.2 mi (round-trip)
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Mist Trail
3.7 mi • 2,300 ft gain
Little Yosemite Valley
14.4 mi • 3,900 ft gain
Mist Trail
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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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Trips starting between October 20, 2025 and April 23, 2026

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Permit details

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

Entry PointHappy Isles → Little Yosemite Valley
Exit PointHappy Isles → Little Yosemite Valley
Camp AreaLittle Yosemite Valley

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