Are permits required for backpacking?
Backcountry permits are NOT required, but travelers are encouraged to complete a “Backcountry Itinerary” available at any park office. Additionally, leave your route and expected time of return with a friend or family member. If you fail to check in from a backcountry trip, rangers will not initiate a search until a specific request from a friend or family member is made. Assistance may be days or miles away, so be extraordinarily careful in this vast region.
