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PermitSnag Team·100+ wilderness permits
Updated September 2, 2026
How to Get a Lower Velmas Permit
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Holds Lower Velma Lake, Upper Velma Lake, Azure Lake and Granite Lake. Access is from the Bayview or Eagle Falls Trailheads at Emerald Bay, and both climb steeply out of the gate.
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PermitSnag Team100+ wilderness permits, extensive backcountry experience
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