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North Rim Route: Porcupine Creek to Tamarack Creek

Backpacking2 days18.8 mi (one-way)

Itinerary

Porcupine Creek Trailhead
7 mi • 1,700 ft gain
Upper Yosemite Falls Camp
11.8 mi • 2,100 ft gain
Tamarack Creek 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.

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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 PointPorcupine Creek
Exit PointTamarack Creek
Camp AreaYosemite Falls

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