Photo copyright: Michael Lanza/The Big Outside
In August of 2022, the Middle Fork Trail #4001 was damaged by strong thunderstorms in an area of high burn severity from the Boundary Fire of 2021. Several locations along the Middle Fork Trail were damaged and have made this important trail impassable to stock and difficult for hikers. ITA, the Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation, and the Salmon Challis National Forest are partnering for an extended project to improve several slide and tread problem areas. We will work on tread repair and construction, rock wall/rock armoring, and stream crossings. We will have pack support to bring our gear in and out of camp, about five miles downstream of Boundary Creek. The Wild and Scenic Middle Fork of the Salmon River is an iconic Idaho river for good reason. Part of the Idaho Centennial Trail, backpackers, day hikers, equestrians, and boaters all use this trail to access this incredible part of the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness.
More info is available on All Trails.
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 our FAQs, reach out to your crew leader, or contact ITA staff at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org if you have questions.
Trails: Middle Fork Trail #4001
Itinerary: Eight-day Wednesday to Wednesday project, starting at the Middle Fork Transfer Camp. The crew leader will specify further meeting instructions in their pre-trip emails.
Food Provided by ITA: No
Crew Leader: Michelle Florence and Glenn Florence
Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 1.5 hours from Stanley
Trail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile
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 experience with backpacking and be in good hiking 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: 0 of 7
If there are no volunteer spots available, click “Sign Up” to get on our waitlist for this project!
This project is currently full, but we are accepting waitlist submissions. If you have received a waitlist password (different from member password), you may sign up using the button below. Or click here to join the waitlist for this project and we’ll let you know if a spot opens up!
