Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim in 4 days
Backpacking4 days43.3 mi (one-way)
UpcomingAdvance lottery opens
Dec 16, 7 AM
Trips May 1–31, 2027
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Itinerary
South Kaibab Trailhead
14 mi • 2,600 ft gain
Cottonwood Campground
12.8 mi • 5,200 ft gain
Cottonwood Campground
12 mi • 2,100 ft gain
Havasupai Gardens Campground
4.5 mi • 3,200 ft gain
Bright Angel Trailhead
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How to get a permit
This trip requires a Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Trips starting between August 29 and December 31
Reservations closed.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permit application:
| Entry Location | South Kaibab Trailhead |
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| Exit Location | Bright Angel Trailhead |
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| Type of backcountry / wilderness use requested | Backpacking |
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| Night 1 | CCG Cottonwood |
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| Night 2 | CCG Cottonwood |
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| Night 3 | CIG Havasupai Gardens |
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