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
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Nov 1 – May 14, 2024
Permits are required and quota is limited.Option 1
Passed release date. Some dates may be sold-out.
Option 2
In-person reservations
2 days ahead
8 AM MST
Reservations close the day of at 4:30 PM MST
No new 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 |