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$45 for advanced reservations, booked through Recreation.gov
$35 for walk-in permits
Requests for advance reservations are only accepted beginning January 6, 2021 through May 15, 2021. All reservations are processed through Recreation.gov in real-time. To facilitate your reservation experience, please establish an account on Recreation.gov prior to the advance reservation season.
A non-refundable service fee of $45 will be charged for each reservation (fee is per trip, not per person). One-third of the sites are reserved in advance, leaving two-thirds available for walk-in permits. Walk-in permits will be assessed a $35 fee per trip.
Some camping zones fill quickly. Download the backcountry trip planner to review regulations and a map showing the authorized camping zones. Individual party reservations can consist of up to six people. Groups of 7-12 people must camp in designated group sites indicated on the brochure map. View maps of the backcountry camping zones.
Permits are required for all overnight backcountry stays in the park and parkway. To minimize the impact on park resources, backcountry permits are limited. One-third of the backcountry campsites and all of the group sites may be reserved in advance. The remaining sites are filled on a first-come, first-served basis at park permit offices no more than one day before the trip begins. Plan alternative routes based on availability
Really nice moderate hike. High chance of seeing moose. Bears are also in this valley.
I have never seen so high of mountains in my face. These peaks rise over a mile from where you stand upon the trail at any given spot.
Quite possibly my favorite hiking trail to date and that’s hard to beat. I saw a mama moose and her calf in the stream, and this trail left me breathless in more than one way. Can’t wait to come back and do it again.
The most beautiful scenic "short hike" I've seen in 54 years and >100 treks !
Winter hiking is so beautiful. I was hoping the clouds would go away so the peaks would come out. But it started snowing instead. I made it 8 miles, the snow was about 8 inches deep on the trail and it was taking to much energy to continue.
