In short
8 fixed-date openings in February: 2 bookings (Havasupai Falls · Chilkoot Trail); 3 permit lotteries (Lake O'Hara · Mount Whitney · The Enchantments); 2 lotteries (Tor des Géants · New York City Marathon); 1 registration (Jungfrau Marathon). Plus 5 monthly windows and 3 rolling windows (set by your start date).
What opens on a fixed date in February? earliest first
Edge colour: type of opening Lotteries and ballotsFixed-date bookings
- 1Feb.Mon.Havasupai FallsBooking opens for the campground or lodge, at 8:00 a.m., Phoenix timeArizona, United States · Hike · Bookingin 91 daysestimated
- 1Feb.Mon.Lake O'HaraLottery opens for the seats on the lake access bus, closes February 28Yoho, Canada · Hike · Permit lotteryin 91 daysestimated
- 1Feb.Mon.Mount WhitneyLottery opens for the trail permit, closes March 1California, United States · Hike · Permit lotteryin 91 daysestimated
- 1Feb.Mon.Tor des GéantsLottery opens, closes February 14Aosta Valley, Italy · Ultra-trail · Lotteryin 91 daysestimated
- 3Feb.Wed.New York City MarathonLottery opens, closes February 24New York, United States · Marathons and halve · Lotteryin 93 daysestimated
- 4Feb.Thu.Chilkoot TrailBooking opens for the permit and campsitesUnited States, Canada · Hike · Bookingin 94 daysestimated
- 14Feb.Sun.Jungfrau MarathonRegistration opens, at 8:00 a.m., Zurich timeInterlaken, Switzerland · Marathons and halve · Registrationin 104 days
- 15Feb.Mon.The EnchantmentsLottery opens for the overnight permit, closes March 1Washington, United States · Hike · Permit lotteryin 105 daysestimated
Which lotteries come back every month, including February? February 2027 window
- 1Feb.Mon.HallasanBooking opens for the summit access slotJeju, South Korea · Hike · Bookingpress
- 1Feb.Mon.Phantom RanchLottery opens for the beds at the lodge on the canyon floor, closes February 25Grand Canyon, United States · Hike · Permit lotteryestimated
- 1Feb.Mon.The SubwayLottery opens for the canyon permit, closes February 25Zion, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
- 1Feb.Mon.The WaveLottery opens for the area permit, closes February 28Arizona, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
- 16Feb.Tue.Grand Canyon backcountryLottery opens for the overnight permit, closes March 1Arizona, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
Which bookings depend on your start date? rolling windows
- 24weeksJohn Muir TrailBookable in February for a start date from July 19 to August 15, 2027Yosemite, United States · rolling window, 24 weeks before your start date
- 90daysKalalau TrailBookable in February for a start date from May 2 to May 29, 2027Kauai, United States · rolling window, 90 days before your start date
- 30daysYushan, Paiyun LodgeBookable in February for a start date from March 3 to March 30, 2027Taiwan · rolling window, 30 days before your start date
Don't miss anything in February
Add every opening on this page to your calendar: your phone reminds you 1 week before and the day before each one.
Frequently asked questions
What opens in February?
8 fixed-date openings: Havasupai Falls (February 1, 2027); Lake O'Hara (February 1, 2027); Mount Whitney (February 1, 2027); Tor des Géants (February 1, 2027); New York City Marathon (February 3, 2027); Chilkoot Trail (February 4, 2027); Jungfrau Marathon (February 14, 2027); The Enchantments (February 15, 2027).
What is the first opening in February?
Havasupai Falls: booking opens for the campground or lodge on Monday, February 1, 2027.
Which lotteries run in February?
Lake O'Hara: February 1 to February 28, 2027; Mount Whitney: February 1 to March 1, 2027; Tor des Géants: February 1 to February 14, 2027; New York City Marathon: February 3 to February 24, 2027; The Enchantments: February 15 to March 1, 2027.
Do you need to log in at a set time?
Havasupai Falls: 8:00 a.m., Phoenix time; Jungfrau Marathon: 8:00 a.m., Zurich time. For a lottery, the time makes no difference to your chances.
Which lotteries come back every month, including February?
Hallasan; Phantom Ranch; The Subway; The Wave; Grand Canyon backcountry.