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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Trips starting between June 28 and July 4
Permits required. Quota in effect.
2nd option
Online reservations
Closes 3 days ahead
Book Get notified when we find cancellations
2 releases
Jan 16 at 9 AM PST PassedUnclaimed permits only
1 week ahead at 7 AM PDT Passed
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 | Porcupine Creek |
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| Exit Point | Tamarack Creek |
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| Camp Area | Yosemite Falls |
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Select a start date
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