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Polly Dome Lakes

Backpacking2 days5.3 mi (round-trip)
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Murphy Creek Trailhead
2.7 mi • 600 ft gain
Polly Dome Lakes
2.7 mi • 0 ft gain
Murphy Creek Trailhead
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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 21, 2024 and April 24, 2025

Permits required. Quota in effect.

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Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit application:

Entry PointMurphy Creek
Exit PointMurphy Creek
Camp AreaPolly Dome Lakes

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