Border Route Trail, Minnesota
65 miles. Permits required between May 1-September 30 — still available online.
Corvallis to the Sea Trail, Oregon
62 miles. Free permit required only to access the Old Peak Road portion of the trail.
Loyalsock Trail, Pennsylvania
59 miles. No permits required if you're staying no more than one night in any location on the trail.
Maah Daah Hey Trail, North Dakota
144 miles. A free backcountry camping permit is required and available at park visitor centers.
Ozark Highlands Trail, Arkansas
218 miles. No permit required.
Timberline Trail, Oregon
41.5 miles. Between May 15 and October 15, a free wilderness permit is required to camp, and they are self-issued at trailheads.
Trans-Catalina Trail
Free permits are required and available through the Catalina Island Conservancy. Don't worry, they're still available through the rest of the summer.
Thru-Hiking Basics
Study up before you lace up.
From 2023