Thru-Hikes & Long Trails Backcountry 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.
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.
Best Time to Visit
Check individual permit pages for specific seasonal recommendations.
Top Thru-Hikes & Long Trails permits
The most sought-after permits in this category.
- Grand Canyon Rim-to-Rim permit· Grand Canyon
- Enchantments Through-Hike permit· Enchantments
- John Muir Trail permit· Yosemite
- Teton Crest Trail permit· Grand Teton
- High Sierra Trail permit· SEKI
- Highline Trail permit· Glacier
- Olympic Coast Trail permit· Olympic
- Timberline Trail permit· Mt. Hood
- Trans-Catalina Trail permit· Catalina
- Trans-Zion Traverse permit· Zion
- Paria Canyon Through-Hike permit· Paria Canyon
- Copper Ridge Loop permit· North Cascades
Signature Experiences
The most sought-after permits in Thru-Hikes & Long Trails
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.”
Enchantments Thru
10/10“Twenty-four people a day are allowed into the Core Enchantment Zone. Sixteen of those places come from one February lottery, and the other eight from a daily lottery you have to be standing inside the geofence to enter.”
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.”
Parks & Wilderness Areas
Browse permits by location (18 locations)
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....
SHT permits
310-mile footpath following the rugged ridgeline above Lake Superior from Wisconsin to Canada....
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Thru-Hikes & Long Trails Permit FAQ
How many backcountry permits does PermitSnag track in Thru-Hikes & Long Trails?
PermitSnag tracks over 19 backcountry permits across Thru-Hikes & Long Trails, including day-use permits, overnight permits, thru-hike entries, and specialized permits like canyoneering and river access.
What are the most popular permits in Thru-Hikes & Long Trails?
The most competitive Thru-Hikes & Long Trails permits include Rim-to-Rim, Enchantments Thru, JMT Yosemite. These permits often sell out immediately when released.
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