In the Payette National Forest, on trails south of Hazard Lake, we’re hosting a Women in the Wild Weekend project. We will be working on the Hidden Lake Loop, which takes hikers past Hard Creek Lake and Hidden Lake. We’ll camp at the trailhead off Goose Lake Road, where ... Read More
Project Name: North Fork Wood River Forest/ Wilderness: Hemingway-Boulder Wilderness, SNRA Project Description: On this trip, volunteers will work and explore the Hemingway-Boulder Wilderness. We will camp together in a dispersed camping site near the North Fork Wood River Trailhead. Over 16 miles of trail are accessed from here, ... Read More
Starting from the trailhead at Wildhorse Campground, volunteers will work up the Crystal Lake Trail toward North Pole Peak (8,800’). The trail climbs up a ridge, offering panoramic views of the Gospel Hump Wilderness. The crew will continue down the Tenmile Spur Trail, which drops into Tenmile Meadows miles below. We’ll ... Read More
After a beautiful drive to Lunch Peak Lookout, we’ll backpack into base camp for a a 4-day, 3-night backpacking project on the Pend Oreille Divide Trail. ITA has been working on this trail for several years, tackling both the north and south ends of the trail. This year we ... Read More
ITA and the Hells Canyon Recreation Collaborative (HCRC) are partnering with the Wallowa Whitman National Forest to replace two bridges at Kirkwood Ranch, deep in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area along the Snake River. Volunteers will jet boat from Pittsburg Landing to the Pittsburg Administrative Site (just across the ... Read More
Join us for a pint night at Broken Horn Brewing in McCall! $1 from every pour will be donated to ITA. Come grab a beer and socialize with other trail lovers! Thursday, September 12 from 5-8pm. Broken Horn Brewing: 201 S Mission St, McCall, ID 83638 ... Read More
In partnership with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, volunteers will spend a weekend maintaining trails in the Idaho City Yurt System. This area is known for its scenic views and wide variety of recreational activities all year long. We’ll work on clearing logs, brushing, repairing tread, and ... Read More
The trail to Fault Lake is typically in good condition, but the half mile of trail between there and McCormick Lake has almost disappeared in the rocks and brush. As part of our Women in the Wild program, we’ll backpack to Fault Lake and spend the weekend locating and ... Read More
As part of our Women in the Wild program, ITA volunteers will continue to chip away at clearing the Queens River loop. Continuing efforts over the last few years and earlier this season, we will be working on the Queens River side, backpacking and moving camp up as we ... Read More
Join us for a Dutch Oven Dinner with llamas at the beautiful ranch of ITA supporters Ken and Virginia Greger in Kuna! Tickets are $40 each and all proceeds benefit ITA. Dinner will include Dutch Oven lasagna, salad, and dessert. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. After ... Read More
To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act, we’ll spend a weekend on a two-part project at the Wind River Pack Bridge. The first goal is to assist the Forest Service in installing interpretive and invasive species signage at the Gospel Hump Wilderness boundary. Then we’ll brush and ... Read More
Volunteers will continue ITA’s work up the Caton Lake Trail in the Boise National Forest, with one last push to the lake this year! Starting from the Caton Lake/Rainbow Lake Trailhead, we'll backpack our gear and establish a backcountry primitive basecamp at Caton Meadows. ITA has been working on ... Read More
In partnership with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, volunteers will spend a weekend maintaining trails in the Idaho City Yurt System. This area is known for its scenic views and wide variety of recreational activities all year long. We’ll work on clearing logs, brushing, repairing tread, and ... Read More
In partnership with the Land Trust of the Treasure Valley, we’ll be repairing some of the most frequently used and well-loved trails in the Dry Creek Watershed. We’ll work to clear brush and repair tread for future hikers and snowshoers. Enjoy a fall day surrounded by pine trees with ... Read More
Join us for a National Public Lands Day volunteer trail work project on the North Fork Gibson Trail. We’ll be working on improving drainage, tread, and brushing. We’ll also work to fill in bridge approaches to help keep them from eroding into the creek. One of the most popular ... Read More
Join us on National Public Lands Day to work up the East Fork Boulder Creek Trail. Starting at the lower end near the Katka Face road, this trail climbs high, ending at Middle Mountain (elevation 6220’). This trail is in a scenic area with lots of history and an ... Read More