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Ten Lakes

Backpacking2 days11.9 mi (round-trip)
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Ten Lakes Trailhead
6 mi • 2,100 ft gain
Ten Lakes
6 mi • 700 ft gain
Ten Lakes 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 20, 2025 and April 23, 2026

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 PointTen Lakes
Exit PointTen Lakes
Camp AreaTen Lakes

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