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Crescent Lake via Chilnualna Falls

Backpacking2 days19.3 mi (round-trip)
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Chilnualna Falls Trailhead
9.7 mi • 4,400 ft gain
Crescent Lake
9.7 mi • 200 ft gain
Chilnualna Falls 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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Trips starting between October 21, 2024 and April 24, 2025

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Permit details

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

Entry PointChilnualna Falls
Exit PointChilnualna Falls
Camp AreaJohnson Lake

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