Under-the-Rim Trail
Itinerary
Rainbow Point
7.3 mi • 600 ft gain
Natural Bridge
9.7 mi • 2,000 ft gain
Yellow Creek
5.1 mi • 1,500 ft gain
Bryce Point
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Bryce Canyon National Park Backcountry Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
Nov
Dec
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Mar–Nov
Limited number of permits available.1 option
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Online reservations
| Opens | 3 months ahead | 8 AM MT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | 1 day ahead | 11:59 PM MT |
Passed Advance release: 3 months ahead at 8 AM MT
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Bryce Canyon National Park Backcountry Permit application:
| Entry Point | Rainbow Point |
|---|---|
| Exit Point | Bryce Point |
| 1st Night Campsite | Natural Bridge |
| 2nd Night Campsite | Yellow Creek |