Question 1

What is the closest backpacking trip to Dublin?

Accepted Answer

Ten Lakes Basin is the closest documented trip to Dublin at roughly 128 miles (about 142 minutes of driving) from the Ten Lakes Trailhead trailhead.

Question 2

Do I need a permit to backpack near Dublin?

Accepted Answer

Many routes near Dublin, including Ten Lakes Basin, require a wilderness permit from Yosemite National Park (NPS). Always check the managing agency before you go.

Question 3

When is the best season to backpack near Dublin?

Accepted Answer

For Ten Lakes Basin — the closest trip to Dublin — the best months are July, August, September.

#	Trip	Miles away	Est. drive	Distance	Gain	Difficulty	Permit
1	Ten Lakes Basin Yosemite National Park	128 mi	~142 min	11.1 mi	4,212 ft	32	Required
2	Lake Aloha via Glen Alpine Desolation Wilderness	128 mi	~142 min	11.6 mi	3,200 ft	25	Required
3	Clouds Rest via Sunrise Lakes Yosemite National Park	134 mi	~149 min	17.4 mi	5,884 ft	39	Required
4	Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne Yosemite National Park	140 mi	~155 min	22 mi	5,034 ft	50	Required
5	Rush Creek to Thousand Island Lake Inyo National Forest	153 mi	~170 min	15.8 mi	2,683 ft	27	Required
6	Duck Pass to Duck Lake Inyo National Forest	162 mi	~179 min	9.5 mi	3,210 ft	28	Required
7	Little Lakes Valley Inyo National Forest	174 mi	~194 min	6.4 mi	1,242 ft	20	Required
8	Sabrina Basin Inyo National Forest	184 mi	~205 min	8.5 mi	3,652 ft	30	Required
9	North Lake–South Lake Loop Inyo National Forest	187 mi	~208 min	47.2 mi	9,320 ft	73	Required
10	Rae Lakes Loop Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks	194 mi	~215 min	41.4 mi	7,047 ft	58	Required
11	Big Pine Lakes Inyo National Forest	195 mi	~217 min	13.5 mi	7,086 ft	46	Required
12	Snag Lake Loop Lassen Volcanic National Park	199 mi	~221 min	7.8 mi	603 ft	11	Required

Best backpacking trips near Dublin, CA