Rim to Rim to Rim Trail in 5 days
Itinerary
South Kaibab Trailhead
6.8 mi • 800 ft gain
Bright Angel Campground
7.3 mi • 1,800 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
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
Apr
May
Jun
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Aug
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Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
April
Limited number of permits available.3 options
A
Passed Online lottery
| Opens | Nov 16, 2023 | 12 AM MST |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Dec 1, 2023 | 5 PM MST |
B
Passed Unclaimed lottery permits release: Jan 1 at 8 AM MST
C
In-person reservations
| Opens | Day of | 8 AM MST |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 5 PM MST |
No additional permits released
Don’t want to miss the deadline?
Let us know when you want to go and we’ll remind you to book.
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Grand Canyon National Park Backcountry Permit application:
| Entry Location | South Kaibab Trailhead |
|---|---|
| Exit Location | Bright Angel Trailhead |
| Type of backcountry / wilderness use requested | Backpacking |
| Night 1 | CBG Bright Angel |
| Night 2 | CCG Cottonwood |
| Night 3 | CCG Cottonwood |
| Night 4 | CIG Indian Garden |