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Rim to Rim to Rim Trail in 4 days

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Guide to the Rim to Rim Trail

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
Indian Garden 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:

Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug

Sep 1⁠–⁠30

Limited number of permits available.

3 options


A

Passed Online lottery

OpensApr 1612 AM MST
ClosesMay 15 PM MST
Apr 16 – May 1
Enter lottery
Enter lottery

B

Online reservations

OpensJun 18 AM MST
ClosesDay of11:59 PM MST
Jun 1 – day of
Book online
Passed Unclaimed lottery permits release: Jun 1 at 8 AM MST
Book online

C

In-person reservations

OpensDay of8 AM MST
ClosesDay of5 PM MST
day of
No additional permits released

Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permit application:

Entry LocationSouth Kaibab Trailhead
Exit LocationBright Angel Trailhead
Type of backcountry / wilderness use requestedBackpacking
Night 1CCG Cottonwood
Night 2CCG Cottonwood
Night 3CIG Indian Garden

Select a start date

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