Pohono Trail: Wawona Tunnel to Glacier Point
Itinerary
Pohono Trailhead
4.6 mi • 3,300 ft gain
Dewey Point
8 mi • 2,000 ft gain
Glacier Point
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
May
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Apr 26 – May 4
Limited number of permits available.3 options
A
Passed Online lottery
| Opens | Nov 12, 2023 | 12:01 AM PST |
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| Closes | Nov 18, 2023 | 11:59 PM PST |
B
Passed Online reservations
| Opens | Nov 24, 2023 | 9 AM PST |
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| Closes | 3 days ahead | 11:59 PM PDT |
Passed Unclaimed lottery permits release: Nov 24, 2023 at 9 AM PST
Last-minute release: 7 days ahead at 7 AM PDT
C
In-person reservations
| Opens | Day of | 8 AM PDT |
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| Closes | Day of | 5 PM PDT |
No additional permits released
Don’t want to miss the deadline?
Let us know when you want to go and we’ll remind you to book.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit application:
| Entry Point | Pohono Trail (Wawona Tunnel/Bridalveil Parking) |
|---|---|
| Exit Point | Pohono Trail (Glacier Point) |
| 1st Night Camp Area | Dewey Point |