Waterwheel Falls
Backpacking2 days17.2 mi (round-trip)
Itinerary
Glen Aulin Trailhead
6.9 mi • 200 ft gain
California Falls
10.4 mi • 2,000 ft gain
Glen Aulin 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 April 25 and June 21
Permits required. Quota in effect.
1st option
Online reservations
Closes 3 days ahead
Book Get notified when we find cancellations
Release
7 days ahead at 7 AM PDT
2nd 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 | Glen Aulin → Cold Canyon/Waterwheel (pass through) |
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Exit Point | Glen Aulin → Cold Canyon/Waterwheel (pass through) |
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Camp Area | Lower Glen Aulin |
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Select a start date
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