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:
Apr
May
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Nov
Dec
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Mar
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 |
Advance release: 3 months ahead at 8 AM MT
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 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 |