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Horses kicking up the dust on the Trail in Lyell Canyon (Day 4)

Make a reservation as early as possible – as soon as you are within 24 weeks of your planned starting date. Applying early is the best way of ensuring that you are granted your permit. Remember that a request for a permit reservation does not guarantee a reservation. If the quota for that day is full then you will be rejected. Give an alternative starting date if possible.

You may request a reservation for a wilderness permit by one of three methods – by post, telephone or fax (see below). If accepted you will receive a written confirmation, which will state the date of entry to the wilderness area, the trailhead where your hike will begin and the number in your party. Retain this as proof of your reservation to present at the Wilderness Centre in Yosemite Village when you arrive. You will then receive your permit. Keep it safe at all times on the JMT and show it to any ranger who requests to inspect it.

The conditions and procedures for making permit reservations do change from time to time, and it is essential to ascertain the current situation by looking on the web or by telephoning the Wilderness Centre in Yosemite. When doing this or making a reservation by phone do not forget the significant time difference between Europe and California (see ‘Time in California’ under ‘Walking the Trail’, below).