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Thinking about starting at Kennedy Meadows and exiting at Reds or Tuolumne. ?Anyone know what permits would be required?

Yes.? Kennedy Meadows.

Kennedy Meadows is a non-quota trailhead but a permit is still required. ? I liked the section of the PCT between Kennedy Meadows and the JMT junction near Crabtree meadows and it is a good entry point for people who have the extra time.

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recarea/?recid=81827

As others have said, KM is a non-quota trailhead.? Permit via Inyo two weeks before your start.? I also recall there was a member or two here that hiked the JMT starting at KM last year.? You might search through the posts.?

We did that section last May (Cottonwood Lakes, New Army, SOBO to Kennedy Meadows).? Just be aware, water is a challenge south of Cottonwood Pass and the severe drought makes it even worse.? Many of the seasonal streams where already dry last May.? The PCT water report was helpful for planning on how much water to carry between reliable sources.? Here is a link to a map I made of water sources for that hike:?https://caltopo.com/m/RM05?

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