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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Trips starting between June 29 and July 5
Permits required. Quota in effect.
2nd option
Online reservations
Closes 3 days ahead Passed
Book Get notified when we find cancellations
2 releases
Jan 24 at 9 AM PST PassedUnclaimed 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 Point | May Lake |
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Exit Point | May Lake |
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Camp Area | May Lake |
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Select a start date
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