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
Reservations
Until Oct 31
Permits are required and quota is limitedOption 2
Reservations (by fax)
Jun 1
5 PM MST
Download application formReservations 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 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 |