This is an interactive backcountry trip planner which allows you to select Backcountry Use Areas from the Backcountry Map and construct up to three itineraries (First Choice, Second Choice, Third Choice) for your trip. To use this page effectively you should be using a high-resolution monitor and be running your browser in full-screen (maximized) mode. The JavaScript used on this page has been testing using the 4.0 versions of both Netscape and Microsoft's Internet Explorer and amazing enough it appears to work with either. Will miracles never cease!

  • Use Area Names will be displayed in the message window when the mouse pointer is moved over the Use Area Codes

  • Click on Use Area Codes to view information on Use Areas

  • Use the button in the Use Area frame to add that Use Area to your itinerary.

  • Use the button to remove the last Use Area in the currently selected itinerary.

  • Use the button to clear the current itinerary.

  • Use the button to clear all itineraries and start over.

  • Use the and buttons to move between itineraries.
Start date for trip:

Number of people:

Maximum number of nights:
(affects trip cost, charge is $10 plus $5 per person per night)

In place of the $10 above, enroll me in the Frequent Hiker Program for $25 for a year:

Trip cost:

Click here to bring the map to the top of this frame.

Once you have completed your itineraries click here to complete and print your request.

Backcountry map

Name : Home Phone :
Address : Work Phone :
City : State : Zip :
Organization :

# of stock : Vehicle 1 : State : Lic Plate :
Vehicle 2 : State : Lic Plate :

METHOD OF PAYMENT
VISA MASTERCARD

CREDIT CARD NUMBER:
Month
Year
Expiration Date Name exactly as it appears on credit card

WILLING TO ACCEPT VARIATIONS TO:

STARTDATE (BETWEEN AND )

CAMPSITES

TRIP LENGTH ( MAXIMUM) (AFFECTS COST)

Information, Deadlines, and Constraints:

Canyon hikers are fully responsible for knowing and obeying all regulations. Backpackers are responsible for their own safety and for costs should rescue be initiated. Please research carefully as you plan for a safe trip.

There is a non-refundable charge of $10 per permit plus $5 per person per night. Frequent users may wish to purchase a one year frequent hiker membership for $25. This membership will waive the inital $10 fee for each permit obtained by the member trip leader. The membership is valid for a calendar year from date of purchase.

When sending in permit request, the preferred method of payment is through a Visa or Mastercard. Please be sure to indicate the maximum amount you authorize the Backcountry Office to charge so that your longest trip alternative can be considered.

Permit requests are not accepted by telephone. They can be faxed to (928) 638-2125.

Permit requests are considered when postmarked or faxed no earlier than the first of the month four months before the start date. For example, requests postmarked on or after June 1, 1997 can ask for start dates through October 31, 1997. It is common for the Backcountry Office to receive between 100 to 300 letters per day for the 1 to 3 weeks that month opens; please allow 3 to 6 weeks for your request to be processed.

While the validity of a request is determined by the date sent, requests are processed by the Backcountry Office in the order received. Written requests received on the same day are processed randomly. Requests can be faxed to (928)638-2125 or mailed to the address listed at the top of the request form. Overnight mail can be sent to the following address: Backcountry Office, P.O. Box 129, Grand Canyon, Arizona 86023.

In person requests are also considered no earlier than four months before a start date on the first of the month. Walk-in requests (limited to 3 requests per person) are processed immediately. Additional written requests are considered to be delivered mail, and these will be placed in our stacks in the order received. The South Rim Backcountry Office is open from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1p.m. to 5 pm. Mountain Standard Time.

Additional written information may be obtained by writing to the Backcountry Office or calling (928)638-7888 [press 1-4]. A voice mail system will handle your call and recorded messages are available to answer most questions. If you wish to speak to a Backcountry Ranger, you can call direct at (928)638-7875. Phones are answered 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. MST, Monday through Friday except holidays (Arizona does not observe daylight savings time). Please realize this is an extremely busy phone line, and you may need to try several times before you are successful in getting through.

The North Rim Backcountry office is open from 8 a.m. to 12 noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. from approximately mid May through late October. Due to severe weather, the North Rim is closed at other times. Access is subject to road closures beyond the control of Grand Canyon National Park.

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