How do I get a walk up permit in Inyo National Forest?
For the 2022 season all wilderness permits are by web reservation with the option to print your permit at home up to 7 days before the trip. If you prefer in person pick up please verify office hours before you arrive.
Do you need a permit to hike in Inyo National Forest?
Hiking and equestrian trails connect Inyo National Forest to Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks, as well as the iconic John Muir and Pacific Crest Trails. Permits are required for overnight trips and all Mt Whitney hikes.
What time are wilderness permits available on recreation gov?
Wilderness Permits during the Quota Season Reservations can be made up to six months in advance of your trip, and are released daily at 7:00 AM Pacific Standard Time.
What time do Inyo permits open?
Applications open at 7 am Pacific Time each day. You are not allowed to stay in one location longer than 14 days. This does not mean that there is a 14-day limit to camp in Inyo NF; it simply means you can’t stay in one single location for 14 days.
Do they check permits on Mt Whitney?
There are now rangers checking permits also on the North Fork/ Mountaneering route. They have vastly improved that route, but the catch is that now everybody walks the same way up the “mountaineering” route and it’s therefore easier for rangers to check everyone’s permit.
How much are Mt Whitney permits?
HOW MUCH DOES A MOUNT WHITNEY PERMIT COST: The transaction fee to apply for the permit lottery costs $6 per application. If you are lucky enough to receive a Mt. Whitney permit, you will then need to pay an additional $15 per person in your group by April 30th.
What happens if you hike Mt Whitney without a permit?
You do need a permit to hike up Whitney and any nearby mountain in the summer. If you don’t have a permit, rangers will cite you and turn you back.
Do I need a permit to climb Mt Whitney?
A wilderness permit for hiking or backpacking is required year round to visit Mt. Whitney. This permit is valid for one day only, from midnight to midnight.
Is Kearsarge Pass open?
Directions: From Highway 395, in Independence, CA, turn west on Market Street. Onion Valley is about 15 miles west of Independence. The road is usually open from May to November, depending on snow conditions.
What time are Inyo wilderness permits released?
No Walk-Up Permits Quota will be released each day, 14 days before the trip entry date at 7:00 am Pacific Time.
Where do you start the Rush Creek Trail?
Starting from Silver Lake along SR158 (the June Lake loop) in Inyo National Forest, the Rush Creek trailhead provides efficient access to some of the most spectacular scenery in the Ansel Adams Wilderness. The Rush Creek trail heads up past Gem Lake and Waugh Lake to intersect the Pacific Crest Trail.
How tall is Rush Creek in Inyo County?
7250 ft / 2210 m. Starting from Silver Lake along SR158 (the June Lake loop) in Inyo National Forest, the Rush Creek trailhead provides efficient access to some of the most spectacular scenery in the Ansel Adams Wilderness. The Rush Creek trail heads up past Gem Lake and Waugh Lake to intersect the Pacific Crest Trail.
How many people are allowed on the Rush Creek Trail?
– Quota of 30 people permitted to start overnight trips each day from May 1 to November 1 for the Rush Creek trail. – Ansel Adams Wilderness regulations apply. – Yosemite wilderness regulations apply if entering the National Park. Water from creeks, lakes and springs should be treated before drinking.
Why is it called Rush Creek?
The trail name “Rush Creek” comes from how fast the water rushes down this steep canyon to recharge the beautiful Silver Lake of the June Lakes area. Climbing past Agnew and Gem Lake, this trail climbs up the Rush Creek Canyon and gives access to the John Muir Trail near Waugh Lake.