In the rugged mountains south of the Seven Devils, volunteers will hike, and their gear will be packed by pack string into a base camp in the Six Lakes Basin for a week of trail maintenance. We’ll work on trails from camp which make up several loop options for backpackers to access the Hells Canyon Wilderness. Some of these trails have not seen maintenance for several years. Later in the season, ITA will host a project to work on the trail from the other end, past Emerald Lake, and hopefully tie in with where this crew leaves off to form a clear loop around Casey Mountain. This is a truly stunning area with amazing scenery and wildlife.
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: Horse Pasture Basin Trail #173, Six Lakes Basin Trail #218, Casey Mountain Trail #216
Itinerary: This is a Sunday-Saturday weeklong project. Meet with the packer near Smith Mountain Lookout. Hike into base camp in Six Lakes Basin. From here, work around Casey Mountain, return to base camp each evening. Packers return on the following Saturday to bring the crew gear back to the trailhead. Your crew leader will clarify specific meeting times and location, please refer to their pre-trip emails.
Food Provided by ITA: No
Crew Leader: John McCarthy
Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 2 hours from Council
Trail Map: Trail into Camp and Casey Mountain Trail
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.
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