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🌲 2026 Season

Sequoia & Kings Canyon Permits 2026

Home to giant sequoias and the rugged High Sierra. The two parks share one wilderness permit system with no lottery: each entry date releases on Recreation.gov 6 months ahead at 7 AM Pacific.

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2026 Permit Timeline

Reservations Release

6 months ahead, daily at 7 AM PT

2026 Quota Season

May 22 - September 26

Fees

$15 permit + $5/person

🏕️ Popular Routes

High Sierra Trail

71-mile traverse from Crescent Meadow to Mt. Whitney. Sells out the morning each date releases.

Mineral King

Remote valley with access to alpine lakes and passes. Better availability than the marquee routes.

Rae Lakes Loop

Classic 41-mile loop from Roads End. The Bubbs Creek and Woods Creek quotas go fast on release day.

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