Red Peak Pass Loop
Upcoming
Itinerary
Panorama Trailhead
13 mi • 3,300 ft gain
Buena Vista Lake
11.1 mi • 2,300 ft gain
Upper Merced Pass Lake
11.2 mi • 2,600 ft gain
Triple Peak Fork
9.8 mi • 0 ft gain
Merced Lake
13.6 mi • 1,000 ft gain
Happy Isles Trailhead
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 20, 2025 and April 23, 2026
Permits required. Quota in effect.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Yosemite National Park Wilderness Permit application:
| Entry Point | Glacier Point → Illilouette |
|---|---|
| Exit Point | Happy Isles → Little Yosemite Valley |
| 1st Night Camp Area | Buena Vista Creek |