Thru-Hikes & Long Trails Backcountry Permits
PermitSnag lists 21 permits in this category, across 19 parks and areas. The most wanted are Enchantments Thru, JMT Yosemite and Rim-to-Rim. Multi-day point-to-point traverses and iconic long-distance trails. From the 211-mile JMT to the 93-mile Wonderland Trail, these epic journeys require careful permit planning.
About Thru-Hikes & Long Trails Permits
Multi-day point-to-point traverses and iconic long-distance trails. From the 211-mile JMT to the 93-mile Wonderland Trail, these epic journeys require careful permit planning.
Walking a trail that crosses state lines? See every long trail and the permits along each one.
We check 13 of these permits for cancellations, including Enchantments Thru, Rim-to-Rim and JMT Yosemite, and alert you the moment a spot opens.
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Top Thru-Hikes & Long Trails permits
The most sought-after permits in this category.
- Enchantments Through-Hike permit· Enchantments
- John Muir Trail permit· Yosemite
- Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim permit· Grand Canyon
- High Sierra Trail permit· SEKI
- Teton Crest Trail permit· Grand Teton
- Highline Trail permit· Glacier
- Olympic Coast Trail permit· Olympic
- Paria Canyon Through-Hike permit· Paria Canyon
- Timberline Trail permit· Mt. Hood
- Trans-Catalina Trail permit· Catalina
- Trans-Zion Traverse permit· Zion
- Collegiate Loop permit· CT
Signature Experiences
The most sought-after permits in Thru-Hikes & Long Trails
Enchantments Thru
10/10“Twenty-four people a day are allowed into the Core Enchantment Zone. Lose the February lottery and cancellations are still your way in: unclaimed awards return on April 1, and canceled permits keep coming back all season.”
JMT Yosemite
10/10“One Yosemite permit covers the whole 211-mile John Muir Trail, and only two trailheads in the park can issue it.”
Rim-to-Rim
10/10“One permit, two rims: 23.5 miles that drop 5,761 feet to the Colorado River and then climb 4,380 feet back out the far side.”
Parks & Wilderness Areas
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Glacier National Park permits
Crown of the Continent with pristine alpine lakes and dramatic peaks....
Olympic permits
Diverse wilderness from rainforest to alpine peaks to wild coastline....
Grand Teton permits
Dramatic peaks rising from the valley floor with world-class climbing and hiking....
Enchantments permits
Washington's premier alpine destination in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest....
BWCAW permits
Over 1 million acres of pristine lakes in Superior National Forest....
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Thru-Hikes & Long Trails Permit FAQ
How many backcountry permits does PermitSnag track in Thru-Hikes & Long Trails?
PermitSnag tracks 21 backcountry permits in Thru-Hikes & Long Trails, across 19 parks and areas.
What are the most popular permits in Thru-Hikes & Long Trails?
The most popular Thru-Hikes & Long Trails permits include Enchantments Thru, JMT Yosemite, Rim-to-Rim. The most competitive of those sell out immediately when released.
How do I get notified about Thru-Hikes & Long Trails permit cancellations?
Open the permit's page and set an alert. We check 13 permits in this category for cancellations, and we text or email you when one opens. Pro alerts check every minute and free alerts check every hour.