Project Name: Halsey Creek – Youth
Dates: August 19 – 23
ITA's Youth Trail Crew Program provides opportunities for youth ages 14-18 to learn about the outdoors while building and maintaining hiking trails in a safe, teamwork-oriented environment
This five-day youth trail project takes place on the Coeur d'Alene Ranger District, where we'll base out of Magee Cabin in a quiet, forested setting well suited for trail work and community living. The crew will have access to the cabin, with space for some youth to sleep indoors and additional tent camping nearby. A dedicated camp cook will join us and provide all meals, creating a comfortable basecamp where participants can focus on learning, working hard, and enjoying time together in the woods.
From camp, the crew will work on the nearby Halsey Creek Trail, a scenic route that follows the creek through shaded forest and provides access to the surrounding backcountry. This section of the trail will require brushing, log removal, and tread improvements to maintain safe and sustainable passage. Throughout the week, youth will practice safe tool use, teamwork, and trail maintenance fundamentals while also sharing responsibility for camp life and following Leave No Trace principles. Their efforts will help keep this important access route open for hikers and future visitors.
ITA's youth projects are completely free for volunteers to join, and all food is provided. Gear can be borrowed from ITA if needed with advance notice, or youth may apply for scholarships to purchase gear they need through the Splattski Outdoor Access Fund.
Project information is subject to change. Crew leaders will communicate via email. Failure to respond to your crew leader may result in being dropped from the project. See ourFAQs, reach out to your crew leader, or contact ITA staff at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org if you have questions.
Trails: Halsey Creek Trail #451
Itinerary: This is a five-day project. We will meet Wednesday at the Magee Cabin, spending the evening setting up and getting settled. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will be full trail workdays out on Halsey Creek, returning to the cabin each evening. On Sunday, pack up and be ready for pickup in the early afternoon.
Food Provided by ITA: Yes – Cook
Gear Packing List: Gear Checklist for Car Camping, Food Provided
Crew Leaders: Barbara Summit and Phil Hough
Estimated Hike Time from Trailhead to Camp:
Trail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile
Youth Trip Selection:
Youth trip sign-ups will be open until March 22nd. Although early sign-ups will be prioritized, ITA leadership and staff may adjust the final crews to maximize trip experience and provide opportunities for the greatest number of youth participants. To help facilitate trip assignments, please sign up for your preferred trip and include alternate trips you could participate in, should the preferred trip not be available. You will receive notification of trip assignment via email prior to March 31st.
Difficulty Rating:
Volunteer Spots: 12
