In short
7 fixed-date openings in March: 3 permit lotteries (Glacier backcountry · Half Dome · Wonderland Trail); 2 huts (Mont Blanc, Goûter hut · Mount Olympus huts); 2 registrations (Médoc Marathon · Marseille-Cassis). Plus 5 monthly windows and 3 rolling windows (set by your start date).
What opens on a fixed date in March? earliest first
Edge colour: type of opening Lotteries and ballotsFixed-date bookingsHuts
- 1MarchMon.Glacier backcountryLottery opens for the overnight permit, closes March 15Montana, United States · Hike · Permit lotteryin 119 daysestimated
- 1MarchMon.Half DomeLottery opens for the permit for the summit cables, closes March 31Yosemite, United States · Hike · Permit lotteryin 119 daysestimated
- 1MarchMon.Mont Blanc, Goûter hutBooking opens for the Goûter refugeFrance · Hike · Hutsin 119 daysestimated
- 1MarchMon.Mount Olympus hutsBooking opens for the refugesGreece · Hike · Hutsin 119 daysestimated
- 1MarchMon.Médoc MarathonRegistration opensPauillac, France · Marathons and halve · Registrationin 119 daysestimated
- 11MarchThu.Marseille-CassisRegistration opens, at 10:00 a.m., Paris timeMarseille, France · Marathons and halve · Registrationin 129 daysestimated
- 15MarchMon.Wonderland TrailLottery opens for the overnight permit, closes March 31Mount Rainier, United States · Hike · Permit lotteryin 133 daysestimated
Which lotteries come back every month, including March? March 2027 window
- 1MarchMon.HallasanBooking opens for the summit access slotJeju, South Korea · Hike · Bookingpress
- 1MarchMon.Phantom RanchLottery opens for the beds at the lodge on the canyon floor, closes March 25Grand Canyon, United States · Hike · Permit lotteryestimated
- 1MarchMon.The SubwayLottery opens for the canyon permit, closes March 25Zion, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
- 1MarchMon.The WaveLottery opens for the area permit, closes March 30Arizona, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
- 16MarchTue.Grand Canyon backcountryLottery opens for the overnight permit, closes April 1Arizona, United States · Hike · Permit lottery
Which bookings depend on your start date? rolling windows
- 24weeksJohn Muir TrailBookable in March for a start date from August 16 to September 15, 2027Yosemite, United States · rolling window, 24 weeks before your start date
- 90daysKalalau TrailBookable in March for a start date from May 30 to June 29, 2027Kauai, United States · rolling window, 90 days before your start date
- 30daysYushan, Paiyun LodgeBookable in March for a start date from March 31 to April 30, 2027Taiwan · rolling window, 30 days before your start date
Don't miss anything in March
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 March?
7 fixed-date openings: Glacier backcountry (March 1, 2027); Half Dome (March 1, 2027); Mont Blanc, Goûter hut (March 1, 2027); Mount Olympus huts (March 1, 2027); Médoc Marathon (March 1, 2027); Marseille-Cassis (March 11, 2027); Wonderland Trail (March 15, 2027).
What is the first opening in March?
Glacier backcountry: lottery opens for the overnight permit on Monday, March 1, 2027.
Which lotteries run in March?
Glacier backcountry: March 1 to March 15, 2027; Half Dome: March 1 to March 31, 2027; Wonderland Trail: March 15 to March 31, 2027.
Do you need to log in at a set time?
Marseille-Cassis: 10:00 a.m., Paris time. For a lottery, the time makes no difference to your chances.
Which lotteries come back every month, including March?
Hallasan; Phantom Ranch; The Subway; The Wave; Grand Canyon backcountry.