Young Lakes via Dog Lake
Backpacking2 days15.3 mi (round-trip)
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Trips Jun 28 – Jul 4, 2026
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Dog Lake Trailhead
7 mi • 2,100 ft gain
Upper Young Lake
8.3 mi • 300 ft gain
Dog Lake 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 | Young Lakes via Dog Lake |
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| Exit Point | Young Lakes via Glen Aulin Trail |
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| Camp Area | Upper & Middle Young Lakes |
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