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Harden Lake

Backpacking2 days5.4 mi (round-trip)
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Trips Jul 13⁠–⁠19
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White Wolf Trailhead
2.7 mi • 0 ft gain
Harden Lake
2.7 mi • 400 ft gain
White Wolf 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

Permits required. Quota in effect.

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Permit details

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

Entry PointWhite Wolf → Smith Meadow (including Harden Lake)
Exit PointWhite Wolf → Smith Meadow (including Harden Lake)
Camp AreaHarden Lake

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