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Lake Vernon and Rancheria Falls

Backpacking3 days26.2 mi (round-trip)
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Overnight Wilderness Parking
9.7 mi • 3,400 ft gain
Lake Vernon
10.1 mi • 1,300 ft gain
Rancheria Creek
6.4 mi • 800 ft gain
Overnight Wilderness Parking
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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

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Permit details

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

Entry PointBeehive Meadows
Exit PointRancheria Falls
Camp AreaLake Vernon

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