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Do I need a permit to backpack Stuart Fork Trailhead?

Yes. You need a permit to backpack Stuart Fork Trailhead in Trinity Alps Wilderness, and it is issued in person rather than booked online. The permit is the Stuart Fork Trailhead Permit.

Permit required

What the Stuart Fork Trailhead permit costs and covers

Fee
Free
Group size limit
25 people

What the rules require

  • Free wilderness permit required (self-issue at trailhead kiosk)
  • California Campfire Permit required for all stove use
  • Group size limited to 25 people
  • Camp at least 100 feet from water and trails
  • Wood fires allowed but discouraged at high elevations

Published rules for the Stuart Fork Trailhead Permit, quoted as written.


Getting one

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Common questions about the Stuart Fork Trailhead permit

Do I need a permit to backpack Stuart Fork Trailhead?

Yes. You need a permit to backpack Stuart Fork Trailhead in Trinity Alps Wilderness, and it is issued in person rather than booked online. The permit is the Stuart Fork Trailhead Permit.

How much does a Stuart Fork Trailhead permit cost?

Free.

How many people can be on one Stuart Fork Trailhead permit?

25 people.