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El Capitan

Backpacking2 days14.3 mi (round-trip)
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Itinerary

Yosemite Falls Trailhead
7.1 mi • 4,300 ft gain
El Capitan
7.1 mi • 700 ft gain
Yosemite Falls Trailhead
Driving directions

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 1 and October 19

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Permit details

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

Entry PointYosemite Falls
Exit PointYosemite Falls
1st night camp areaEl Capitan

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