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Boy Scout Trail


Itinerary

Boy Scout Trailhead
7.1 mi • 200 ft gain
Boy Scout Site 1-5
7.1 mi • 1,200 ft gain
Boy Scout Trailhead
Driving directions

How to get a permit

This trip requires a Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness Backpacking Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:

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Jan 2024 – Jun 2025

Limited number of permits available.

2 options


A

Online reservations

Opens6 months ahead7 AM PT
ClosesDay of2 PM PT
6 months ahead – day of
Book online
Advance release: 6 months ahead at 7 AM PT
Last-minute release: Day of at 12 AM PT
Book online

B

In-person reservations

OpensDay of8 AM PT
ClosesDay of4 PM PT
day of
No additional permits released

Permit details

Here is how to fill out the Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness Backpacking Permit application:

Entry PointBoy Scout Trail (Key West)
Exit PointBoy Scout Trail (Key West)

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