If you learn about the
no-show unused permits, you have a fair chance of getting a walk-in permit. You have to be there the day before at 2 PM for a day hike permit. That is when all the no-shows are made available. There is a drawing of numbers from a hat, to see who gets first shot at what is available.
Last year, by the end of Friday of Labor Day weekend, all the day hike permits were gone. But in previous years, there were permits still available on Labor Day weekend. I would definitely give it a try.
If you don't get one, do plan B: Drive up to Horseshoe meadows, and try hiking Mt Langley. It's well worth the effort.
