On this project, ITA volunteers will backpack into the Gospel Hump Wilderness to tie in with where an ITA crew left off last year. Starting from the north this year, the trail follows Lake Creek through the canyon, past Fish Lake.
Trail: Lake Creek Trail #204
Itinerary: Meet at Halfway House campground Sunday for an early start Monday. Monday, have gear packed into base camp clearing logs as we hike in for the packer. Continue working all week. Friday, gear packed back to our cars, and return home.
Crew Leader: Alex Cravener
Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: Three hours from Grangeville
More Information: Write up of the Gospel Hump Wilderness at summitpost.org
GAIA Map: Halfway House to Jumbo Canyon
Refundable deposit: $50
Why do I need to pay a deposit? We’ve had trouble with people backing out of trips at the last minute which can really affect the productivity of the overall project. By charging a refundable fee, volunteers are less likely to cancel their reservation. Refunds will not be given to volunteers that do not show up or cancel their reservation. Exceptions will be made for medical reasons or unforeseen circumstances. Volunteers can choose to donate the deposit to ITA. All donations are tax-deductible and will go towards maintaining trails throughout Idaho. If you require assistance in paying for this fee, please contact us at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org and we will waive the cost.
Difficulty Rating:
You should have some experience with hiking and be in good physical condition with broken-in and tested gear. This is a remote backcountry project so injuries such as sprains and blisters or even extreme fatigue from not being properly conditioned can quickly become a big safety issue. If you are unsure about the proper gear or about preparing for a trip, please reach out to trails@idahotrailsassociation.org.
Volunteer Spots Available: 9 of 10
If there are no volunteer spots available, click “Sign Up” to get on our waitlist for this project!
