Waterwheel Falls
Backpacking2 days17.2 mi (round-trip)
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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 October 1 and October 19
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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