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Thunder Lake


Itinerary

Wild Basin Trailhead
5.8 mi • 2,200 ft gain
Thunder Lake
5.8 mi • 100 ft gain
Wild Basin Trailhead
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How to get a permit

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Nov 1 – Apr 30, 2024

Permits are required and quota is limited.

Option 1

In-person reservations
Day of
9 AM MST
Reservations close the day of at 5 PM MST

Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Permit application:

Starting AreaWild Basin
1st Night CampsiteThunder Lake
Entry PointWild Basin
Exit PointWild Basin

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