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Pear Lake Hut reservations: open Nov 4, 2026 at 9am PT

Q: When do Pear Lake Hut reservations open?

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 9:00am Pacific, first-come, first-served.

Q: How many people does the hut sleep?

Ten. Bookings can be oversold; if that happens, cancellations follow the transaction timestamp.

Short answer: Sequoia Parks Conservancy opens Pear Lake Winter Hut reservations on Wed Nov 4, 2026 at 9:00am PT, first-come, first-served. The hut sleeps 10, so be online right at 9. [Sequoia Parks Conservancy]

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Key dates

Open Reservations openWed Nov 4, 2026, 9:00am PT. First-come, first-served. [Sequoia Parks Conservancy]
Nov 4
Season 2027 hut seasonNot announced yet. The page still lists last season (Feb-Apr 2026). [Sequoia Parks Conservancy]
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The hut

Beds	10
Price	Not posted on the conservancy's page
Refunds	None. If bookings are oversold, cancellations follow the transaction timestamp.
Route	About 6 mi from Wolverton, 7,200 ft to 9,200 ft (roughly 2,000 ft of climbing)
Access	Through Three Rivers on Highway 198
Permit	Free wilderness permit from the Giant Forest Museum
Avalanche	"Avalanche conditions exist at all times on the trail to Pear Lake."
Source	[Sequoia Parks Conservancy]

Before you go

Avalanche kit

Every person in the group carries a beacon, shovel and probe, and knows how to use them. Skins get you up; an inReach (or similar satellite messenger) gets a message out where phones don't work.

Beacon (avalanche transceiver): REI
Shovel: REI
Probe: REI
Climbing skins: REI
Garmin inReach (satellite messenger): Garmin

Plain store links: we don't earn anything from these. Gear is no substitute for an avalanche course and today's forecast.

Avalanche safety

Most hut approaches cross or sit near avalanche terrain. Before you go, read the forecast at avalanche.org, carry a beacon, shovel and probe, and have at least one person trained in companion rescue. If you can't judge the terrain, hire a guide or pick an easier hut.

Where to stay the night before: Three Rivers

Three Rivers is the gateway town on Highway 198 below the park entrance. Map priced for Feb 12-14; change the dates in the map.

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FAQ

When do Pear Lake Hut reservations open?

Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026 at 9:00am (Pacific), first-come, first-served. [Sequoia Parks Conservancy]

What are the 2027 season dates?

Not announced yet. The conservancy's page still describes the 2026 season (February to April 2026). [Sequoia Parks Conservancy]

How many people does the hut sleep?

10. Bookings can be oversold; if that happens, cancellations follow the transaction timestamp. [Sequoia Parks Conservancy]

Can I get a refund?

No. Pear Lake reservations are non-refundable. [Sequoia Parks Conservancy]

How do I get there?

About 6 miles from the Wolverton trailhead, climbing roughly 2,000 feet from 7,200 to 9,200 feet. Drive in through Three Rivers on Highway 198 and pick up a free wilderness permit at the Giant Forest Museum. [Sequoia Parks Conservancy]