Mather Ranger Station to Smith Meadow
Backpacking2 days12.8 mi (round-trip)
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Jan 4, 8:01 AM
Trips Jun 28 – Jul 4, 2026
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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 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 | Mather Ranger Station |
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| Exit Point | Mather Ranger Station |
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| Camp Area | Smith Peak |
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Select a start date
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