trail permit
Backcountry access document
A trail permit is an official authorization required to hike or camp in certain wilderness areas, national parks, or protected lands.
Permits help manage environmental impact and limit overcrowding on popular routes: You need a trail permit for the John Muir Trail during peak season.
Some are free; others require fees or advance reservation through a lottery system.
- backcountrySparsely populated wilderness areas
- wilderness areaUndeveloped natural land
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- leave no traceRemove all signs of presence
- rangerProtected land patroller
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