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:
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
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Aug
May 15 – Oct 31
Limited number of permits available.3 options
B
Online reservations
| Opens | Apr 26 | 8 AM MDT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | 3 days ahead | 11:59 PM MDT |
Passed Unclaimed lottery permits release: Apr 26 at 8 AM MDT
C
In-person reservations
| Opens | 2 days ahead | 8 AM MDT |
|---|---|---|
| Closes | Day of | 4:30 PM MDT |
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 |