Merced Lake from Glacier Point
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:
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
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Jan
Feb
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Jun
Jun 30 – Jul 6
Limited number of permits available.3 options
B
Passed Online reservations
| Opens | Jan 26 | 9 AM PST |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | 3 days ahead | 11:59 PM PDT |
Passed Unclaimed lottery permits release: Jan 26 at 9 AM PST
Last-minute release: 7 days ahead at 7 AM PDT
C
In-person reservations
| Opens | Day of | 8 AM PDT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 5 PM PDT |
No additional permits released
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 |