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Rim to Rim: South Kaibab to North Kaibab Trails


Itinerary

South Kaibab Trailhead
6.8 mi • 800 ft gain
Bright Angel Campground
13.7 mi • 6,500 ft gain
North Kaibab Trailhead
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Reservations

Until Oct 31

Permits are required and quota is limited

Option 1

Lottery (by fax)
May 20
12 AM MST
Jun 1
5 PM MST
Download application form
Passed deadline

Option 2

Reservations (by fax)
Jun 1
5 PM MST
Download application form
Reservations close 2 weeks ahead at 11:59 PM MST
Passed release date. Some dates may be sold-out.

Option 3

In-person reservations
Day of
8 AM MST
Reservations close the day of at 5 PM MST
No additional permits are released

Permit details

Here is how to fill out the permit application:

Entry LocationSouth Kaibab Trailhead
Exit LocationNorth Kaibab Trailhead
Type of backcountry / wilderness use requestedBackpacking
Night 1CBG Bright Angel

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