We Love Idaho Trails
As the voice for hikers, Idaho Trails Association promotes the conservation and enjoyment of Idaho’s backcountry on foot.
ITA is a nonprofit that works with volunteers, organizations, and government partners to preserve Idaho’s incredible trail system through education, maintenance projects, and public lands advocacy. Join us in our mission to keep Idaho’s hiking trails open for all!
Caretaking of Trails
Caretaking of Trails
Since ITA began, we’ve completed nearly 400 trail stewardship projects with the help of hundreds of volunteers.
Education and Awareness
Education and Awareness
ITA educates the public about the stewardship of our recreation areas and following Leave No Trace principles.
Advocacy and Protection
Advocacy and Protection
As the voice for Idaho’s hiking community, ITA works to conserve trails and keep public lands public.
Traditional Skills
Traditional Skills
Crew leaders teach volunteers the safe use of hand tools on every project to keep trails open in the front and backcountry.
Volunteer with ITA
We need hikers, bikers, equestrians, hunters, and public lands enthusiasts of all kinds to join us on trail maintenance projects across the state of Idaho. Give back to your trails by volunteering for a day, weekend or weeklong project in some of the most beautiful landscapes Idaho has to offer. Our experienced crew leaders will teach you everything you need to know about maintaining trails using traditional trail maintenance tools. Find adventure and give back to your public lands!
We host special projects for women, youth, veterans, and more. Check out our FAQs about volunteering or the full list of upcoming projects to find the right one for you.
“There are a lot of things I love about volunteering with ITA! From the smell of freshly-cut everything to being able to explore little-known spectacular Wilderness areas to opening up new/old trails for everyone to explore. I also love all the people that I have met through my ITA experiences. There’s just something magical about quickly forming a team, slowing down to nature’s pace, putting in some hard work on trails together, dealing with and/or accepting whatever weather arrives, and then being able to share stories back at camp or even back at home later.” – ITA Crew Leader Bryce Campbell
Recent Stories
Volunteer Spotlight: Pam Bond
We are so grateful to ITA Board Member and Crew Leader Pam Bond for 10 years of service with ... Read More
Trail Spotlight: Sixty-Two Ridge
Our Trail Spotlight highlights day trips to multi-day hikes across Idaho. Trail conditions can change quickly- swollen rivers can become impassable, ... Read More
Project schedule is here!
Our 2026 Project Schedule preview is here! We are so excited to share over 100 volunteer projects planned with ... Read More
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Today’s the day! 🎉
It’s your last chance to bid in Idaho Trails Association’s Pack Your Summer Auction—and score something awesome for your next adventure while supporting Idaho’s trails. Some notable items that are going significantly below their value right now: Pistol Creek Ranch Stay for Two, 2-day Lochsa River Adventure, Bogus Powder Tour for Three, Coeur d’Alene Theater Summer Series Dinner and Show Package, Women's Adventure Gear Package, and many more!
From art to gear to unforgettable experiences, every bid helps us keep trails open, accessible, and ready for exploring all season long. But don’t wait—bidding closes tonight at 7pm PT/ 8pm MT, and things can move fast in these final hours!
Jump in, place your bids, and help us finish strong. Because when you support ITA, you’re supporting every mile of trail ahead.
👉 Don’t miss out—bid now! See link in our profile to bid
One of our Youth Trail Crew volunteers, Sydney Udesen, made an original piece of art inspired by a trail crew project featuring Dagger Falls of The Wild and Scenic Middle Fork of the Salmon River in the Salmon Challis National Forest!
And you can bid on this beautiful piece in our Pack Your Summer Auction happening now! https://app.galabid.com/ita-auction-2026
Proceeds from this piece will directly fund ITA's Youth Trail Crew Program!
Statement from the artist: Stewards of Dagger is a watercolor and pen painting of a specific view from one the amazing youth trail crew trips I got to do this summer! The beautiful falls sat directly upstream our campsite and was the best part of leaving and returning from a long day of work out on the trail. I really loved getting to work on this piece and remember all the little inside jokes and fun moments from this trip, painting this brought me a lot of nostalgia, but it made me more excited to get on the trails this summer!
Free webinar about easy-to-get-to hikes on the Idaho Centennial Trail!
Join us this Wednesday, April 7 at 7pm for an inspiring webinar all about short hikes on the Idaho Centennial Trail (ICT)—perfect for anyone who wants a taste of Idaho’s wild beauty without committing to a thru hike! Your presenters for this webinar will be Idaho State Parks and Recreation’s Non-Motorized Trail Program Coordinator Hailey Husband and ITA’s Idaho Centennial Trail Coordinator Clay Jacobson, two ICT vets! The ICT stretches more than 900 miles from the Nevada border to Canada, but you don’t have to hike the whole trail to experience its magic. In this session, we’ll highlight accessible day hikes and backpacking options across the state as well as ITA volunteers opportunities—from desert canyons and river corridors to alpine lakes and rugged mountain ridgelines.
You’ll learn:
1. Where to find the best beginner-friendly sections
2. Scenic day hike and overnight backpacking recommendations
3. How you can volunteer with ITA on trail maintenance projects on the ICT
4. What to expect in different regions of the state
5. Seasonal considerations and trail conditions
6. Tips for planning a safe and rewarding outing
Whether you’re brand new to hiking, training for a bigger adventure, or simply looking for your next weekend outing, this webinar will give you practical ideas and the confidence to get out there on the ICT!
See link in profile to sign up.
@idaho.trails
⚡Auction Spotlight⚡
Diner and a show x3!
Enjoy three lovely theater productions from Coeur d’Alene Summer Theater along with dinner from three of Coeur d’Alene’s finest restaurants! The summer shows are Frozen, Come From Away, and Titanic the Musical. Dinner will be served at Bardenay, Caruso’s, and Trail’s End Brewery.
See link in our profile to learn more and bid!
@cstidaho, @bardenay, @ilovecarusos, @trails_end_brewery
❄NEW ITEM ADDED TO OUR ONLINE AUCTION! ❄
Have you ever wished you could find those "secret stashes of powder" your friends are talking about at Bogus Basin?
Here is your opportunity to have an experienced, rugged mountain man lead you and two of your friends to all the best places Bogus has to offer!
Bogus Basin will provide 3 full-day ski passes to enjoy the day at Bogus Basin. (These will be provided after the summer season is over, once a date has been set for this trip).
He will take you, at your pace and ability level, to places that might not even have names, or just ski Bogus backside with you and your two friends.
Included in this package: Morning mochas, lunch and/or après ski beverages to warm you up!
Host: Ron Abramovich - Retired hydrologist, experienced tele-skier, Bogus Brush Cutter and ITA Volunteer.
See link in our profile to learn more!
Looking for a way to give back to wilderness through summer adventure in a stunningly beautiful place? Idaho Trails Association, in partnership with the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, is seeking a Wilderness Steward Intern for a three-month position in west-central Idaho's Seven Devils Mountains in the Hells Canyon Wilderness, June 15-September 15. This position will be based out of the Forest Service cabin at the Windy Saddle trailhead, with regular opportunity for overnight trips into the surrounding wilderness to make visitor contacts, assess trail conditions, and do basic trail maintenance. Other duties include basic site clean-up at the trailhead and adjacent campground. Applicants will receive training in wilderness ethics, Leave No Trace, visitor engagement, and basic trail maintenance. Must be 18 years old to apply. See link in profile to learn more.
🎉 It’s live! ITA’s Pack Your Summer Online Auction is officially open and ready for bidding! 🎉
Get your hands on incredible outdoor gear, local experiences, and unforgettable getaways—all while supporting trail work across Idaho. Every bid helps keep trails open, accessible, and ready for adventure.
Start browsing, start bidding, and get ready to pack your best summer yet
👉See link in profile to check it out.
🌲 Looking for a meaningful way to give back and connect your business to Idaho’s outdoors?
Become an ITA Business Member and help keep Idaho’s trails open for all. Your support directly fuels trail maintenance, youth programs, and stewardship projects across the state—like the 98 projects and 400+ miles of trail cleared by volunteers in just one year.
Plus, you’ll gain visibility for your business through website features, social media shoutouts, and opportunities to engage your team in hands-on trail projects. It’s a win for your brand, your employees, and the wild places we all love.
👉 See link in our profile to learn more.
