Merced Lake from Glacier Point
Upcoming
Itinerary
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
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 1 and October 19
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Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit application:
| Entry Point | Glacier Point → Little Yosemite Valley |
|---|---|
| Exit Point | Glacier Point → Little Yosemite Valley |
| Camp Area | Little Yosemite Valley |