Sky Rim Trail
Backpacking3 days21.3 mi (one-way)
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
Driving directions
How to get a permit
This trip requires a Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permit. Reservations depend on your start date:
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Trips starting between May 15 and October 31
Permits required. Quota in effect.
2nd option
Online reservations
Closes 3 days ahead
Book Get notified when we find cancellations
Release
Apr 26 at 8 AM MDT PassedUnclaimed permits only
3rd option
In-person reservations
Opens 2 days ahead
Permit details
Here is how to fill out the Yellowstone National Park Backcountry Permit application:
Starting Area | Gallatin/Northwest |
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1st Night Campsite | WF2 Upper Dailey Creek |
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2nd Night Campsite | WE5 Shelf Lake or WE7 Shelf Lake West |
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Entry Point | Daily Creek Trailhead |
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Exit Point | Specimen Creek Trailhead |
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Select a start date
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