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Merced Lake from Glacier Point

Backpacking4 days31.4 mi (round-trip)
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Glacier Point Trailhead
7 mi • 1,300 ft gain
Little Yosemite Valley
8.6 mi • 1,300 ft gain
Merced Lake
8.6 mi • 200 ft gain
Little Yosemite Valley
7.1 mi • 2,400 ft gain
Glacier Point Trailhead
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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 11, 2025

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Permit details

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

Entry PointGlacier Point → Little Yosemite Valley
Exit PointGlacier Point → Little Yosemite Valley
Camp AreaLittle Yosemite Valley

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