🌲Solo Backpacking Desolation Wilderness⛰️ | Crag Lake | Meeks Bay

Sole Female Backpacking: This overnight backpacking trip to Desolation Wilderness was approximately 10 miles roundtrip that took me to beautiful Crag Lake, passing Lake Genevieve on the way. I also made a side trip to Hidden Lake the next morning. Wilderness permit required. You can obtain your permit at the website: https://www.recreation.gov/permits/23.... Maximum days you can camp in Desolation Wilderness per season: 14 days. Alltrails: Lake Genevieve and Crag Lake via Meeks Bay Trail approximately 10 miles roundtrip More information at the website: Visitors must obtain a Wilderness permit for overnight camping as well as day visits, year-round. A quota system is in place for the 45 overnight destination zones from the Friday before Memorial Day through September 30th each year. Overnight permits are available for reservation six months in advance. A recreation fee is assessed during the permitting process. Day use permits are free of charge. • Campfires are not allowed within the area. Camp stoves are permissible. • Maximum group size is 12 people who will be together at any given time during the trip. • BEAR CANISTER REQUIRED. Overnight Wilderness Visitors must store all food and scented items in a hard-sided bear-resistant canister. Up to $5000 fine for non-compliance as per 36 CFR 261.58 (cc). • A signed permit must be carried at all times by the group leader. A digital or paper permit reservation confirmation is not a valid permit. • When selecting a campsite choose a durable surfaces at least 100 feet from water and trails. Desolation Wilderness is accessed through 13 trailheads: Loon Lake, Van Vleck, Rockbound, Twin Lakes, Lyons Creek, Pyramid Creek, Ralston Peak, Echo Lake, Glen Alpine, Mt. Tallac, Bayview, Eagle Lake and Meeks Bay. Overnight Permits: • The quota is based on 45 Destination Zones. You must stay your first night in the Zone you select for your permit. After your first night, you may change locations for subsequent nights of your visit using the same permit, as long as you exit by the last date booked for your trip. • Permits can be reserved up to six months in advance of your day of entry. • Outside of the limited quota season, permits can be booked and printed on the day of entry. • Within the limited quota season, your permit can be printed starting seven days in advance and up to the day of entry. • You must have a printed copy of your permit with you at all times. I am the Wandersome Woman. Join me as I explore the outdoors: backpacking, camping, hiking, and boondocking/ car camping. Check out my other channel, Wandersome, for general travel content!    / @wandersome   Instagram: @wandersomewoman   / wandersomewoman   #backpacking #solohiking #solocamping