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Mather Ranger Station to Smith Meadow

Backpacking2 days12.8 mi (round-trip)

Itinerary

Mather Ranger Station
6.4 mi • 1,700 ft gain
Smith Meadow
6.4 mi • 100 ft gain
Mather Ranger Station
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 May 3

Permits required. Quota in effect.
1st option

Online lottery

Nov 10⁠–⁠16, 2024 Passed
Enter lottery
2nd option

Online reservations

Closes 3 days ahead Passed
Book
Get notified when we find cancellations
2 releases
Nov 22, 2024 at 9 AM PST Passed
Unclaimed permits only
7 days ahead at 7 AM PDT
3rd 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 PointMather Ranger Station
Exit PointMather Ranger Station
Camp AreaSmith Peak

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