Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne River loop
Backpacking5 days49.9 mi (round-trip)
Itinerary
White Wolf Trailhead
10 mi • 100 ft gain
Pate Valley
11 mi • 3,100 ft gain
Waterwheel Falls
8 mi • 2,100 ft gain
Polly Dome Lakes
11.6 mi • 2,700 ft gain
Ten Lakes
9.3 mi • 1,300 ft gain
White Wolf 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 April 25 and June 21
Permits required. Quota in effect.
1st option
Online reservations
Closes 3 days ahead
Book Get notified when we find cancellations
Release
7 days ahead at 7 AM PDT
2nd option
In-person reservations
Opens day of
Unclaimed permits only
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 | White Wolf Campground |
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1st Night Camp Area | Pate Valley |
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Select a start date
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