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May Lake and Mount Hoffman

Backpacking2 days5.6 mi (round-trip)

Itinerary

May Lake Trailhead
1.2 mi • 500 ft gain
May Lake
4.4 mi • 1,400 ft gain
May Lake 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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Oct 21, 2024 – Apr 24, 2025

Limited number of permits available.

1 option

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In-person reservations

Opens1 day ahead12 AM PT
ClosesDay of11:59 PM PT
1 day ahead – day of

Permit details

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

Entry PointMay Lake
Exit PointMay Lake
Camp AreaMay Lake

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