Boise State’s Alterative Spring Break Program and ITA are teaming up for a week in Hells Canyon National Recreation Area. We will travel by jetboat from Pittsburg Landing to Sheep Creek Historic Ranch where we will set up base camp for the week. Miles from anything, this incredible location rich with history is only accessible via the river or by foot. Camped on the Snake River, with access to some cabin amenities, we’ll return each evening to cook together and camp. We’ll be picked up at the end of the week by jet boat and taken back to Pittsburg Landing to head home!
From camp we will work on the Sheep Creek trail, up to the Stormy Point Trail and possibly beyond if the group is up for it, removing brush and improving trail conditions as we climb. These trails offer several options for backpackers and hikers to explore Hells Canyon from top to bottom. ITA and several other groups work each year to help keep trails open in Hells Canyon.
Please sign up on below, and sign the jet boat waiver – Here!
Trails: Sheep Creek Trail #53, Stormy Point Trail South #108
Itinerary: This is a Sunday-Saturday weeklong project. Sunday, meet at Pittsburg Landing in the morning. Boat to Sheep Creek and set up camp. The following Saturday, get picked up by boat and taken back down stream to Pittsburgh Landing, head home.
Food Provided by ITA: No, provided by BSU!
Crew Leader: Leslie Anderson
Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 4 hour 30 minutes
Trail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile
Difficulty Rating
Volunteer Spots Available: 4 of 12
If there are no volunteer spots available, click “Sign Up” to get on our waitlist for this project!