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Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River

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Trips Jun 28 – Jul 4, 2026
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Itinerary

White Wolf trailhead
10.1 mi • 400 ft gain
Pate Valley
6.3 mi • 1,700 ft gain
Grand Mountain
6.2 mi • 2,300 ft gain
California Falls
7.3 mi • 1,000 ft gain
Tuolumne Meadows Visitor Center
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 20, 2025 and April 23, 2026

Permits required. Quota in effect.

Permit details

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

Entry PointWhite Wolf → Pate Valley
Exit PointGlen Aulin → Cold Canyon/Waterwheel (pass through) - 886
1st Night Camp AreaPate Valley

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