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Waterwheel Falls

Backpacking2 days17.2 mi (round-trip)
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Itinerary

Glen Aulin Trailhead
6.9 mi • 200 ft gain
California Falls
10.4 mi • 2,000 ft gain
Glen Aulin 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 PointGlen Aulin → Cold Canyon/Waterwheel (pass through)
Exit PointGlen Aulin → Cold Canyon/Waterwheel (pass through)
Camp AreaLower Glen Aulin

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