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
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 2023 – Dec 2024
Limited number of permits available.2 options
A
Advance release: 6 months ahead at 7 AM PT
B
In-person reservations
| Opens | Day of | 8 AM PT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 4 PM PT |
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 Joshua Tree National Park Wilderness Backpacking Permit application:
| Entry Point | Boy Scout Trail (Key West) |
|---|---|
| Exit Point | Boy Scout Trail (Key West) |