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 we’ll […]
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, and […]
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 start […]
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 river […]
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 are […]
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 improving […]
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 work […]
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 replacing […]
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 improve […]
UPDATE ! - Caton Lake Fall has been changed to this project The crew will be camping at Krassel Work Station on the South Fork Salmon River road. From here we’ll be working up the Indian Ridge Trail, clearing brush improving the tread. This section of trail is also part […]
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 replacing […]
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
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