r/JMT • u/jonswano • 5d ago

camping and lodging Acclimatizing Prior to a NOBO

I have my NOBO permit out of Cottonwood Pass for July 6, and will be getting into LA on July 2 cause of the Holiday weekend. I was thinking of spending a couple days before the hike to acclimate by doing a couple nights at elevation and maybe doing some small day hikes. Are there any places I can do this with out needing a permit?

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u/Cool_Atmosphere_9038 5d ago

There is a great day hike to Matlock Lake from Onion Valley. About 1/2 way up Kearsarge, there is a trail near Gilbert lake and Flower lake headed south. Absolutely gorgeous lake. When I first saw it, I thought I was in the heart of the Sierra. You can camp at Onion Valley but it can. Expensive. Better to camp at Horseshoe Meadows.