Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River
Backpacking4 days29.8 mi (one-way)
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Jan 4, 8:01 AM
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.
In-person reservations
Opens 1 day ahead
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit application:
| Entry Point | White Wolf → Pate Valley |
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| Exit Point | Glen Aulin → Cold Canyon/Waterwheel (pass through) - 886 |
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| 1st Night Camp Area | Pate Valley |
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