Do I need a permit to thru-hike Trans-Zion Traverse?
Yes. You need a permit to thru-hike Trans-Zion Traverse in Zion National Park. It is the Trans-Zion Traverse Permit, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
Permit required
What the Trans-Zion Traverse permit costs and covers
- Fee
- $15
- Group size limit
- 12 people
What the rules require
- Wilderness permit required for all overnight stays
- Half the wilderness campsites can be reserved online, released quarterly on December 5, March 5, June 5 and September 5 at 10 a.m. MT
- The other half go first-come, first-served in person at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center Wilderness Desk, no more than one day before the trip
- Permit pickup required in person with vehicle information
- Maximum group size of 12 people
- Campfires prohibited throughout the park backcountry
- No camping within sight of trails, under rock overhangs, within a mile of roads, or within a quarter mile of a spring or the park boundary
Published rules for the Trans-Zion Traverse Permit, quoted as written.
Getting one
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Common questions about the Trans-Zion Traverse permit
Do I need a permit to thru-hike Trans-Zion Traverse?
Yes. You need a permit to thru-hike Trans-Zion Traverse in Zion National Park. It is the Trans-Zion Traverse Permit, and it is booked in advance through a reservation system rather than won in a lottery.
How much does a Trans-Zion Traverse permit cost?
$15.
How many people can be on one Trans-Zion Traverse permit?
12 people.