Sky Rim Trail
Itinerary
Daily Creek Trailhead
3.7 mi • 800 ft gain
Upper Dailey Creek
9.8 mi • 4,000 ft gain
Shelf Lake
7.9 mi • 0 ft gain
Specimen Creek Trailhead
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Nov 1, 2024 – May 14, 2025
Limited number of permits available.2 options
A
Passed Advance release: Oct 6 at 8 AM MDT
B
In-person reservations
| Opens | 2 days ahead | 8 AM MT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 4:30 PM MT |
No additional permits released
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permit application:
| Starting Area | Gallatin/Northwest |
|---|---|
| 1st Night Campsite | WF2 Upper Dailey Creek |
| 2nd Night Campsite | WE5 Shelf Lake or WE7 Shelf Lake West |
| Entry Point | Daily Creek Trailhead |
| Exit Point | Specimen Creek Trailhead |