Project Name: Alturas – Mattingly – Veterans
Dates: July 12-18
TA’s Veterans Program provides a supportive environment where active duty and retired service members can engage in mission-focused public land stewardship. This program offers veterans the opportunity to learn valuable trail maintenance skills while finding camaraderie with fellow veterans who share a love for the outdoors.
Pack stock will meet volunteers early at the trailhead at Powerplant Campground where they’ll pack in food and gear. We’ll set up a backcountry camp approximately five miles, in the shade along the river. Working on the Altrusa Lake – Mattingly Trail, the crew will focus on removing logs and clearing brush as time allows. This trail follows Mattingly creek to its headwaters, and climbs up and over the wilderness divide, to end at Arturas Lake.
ITA led a successful trip here in 2021 with lots of great crosscut work and stunning views of the southern Sawtooth Range. This section of trail is also part of the Idaho Centennial Trail and ITA is committed to maintaining sections of this 1000-mile trail each year.
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: Alturas Lake-Mattingly #34
Itinerary: This is a Saturday-Sunday weeklong project. Meet at the trailhead early on Saturday (or welcome to camp Friday night) to drop gear with packers and hike into camp. Work Monday–Friday, rest day as needed. Friday morning, packer returns to bring gear back to the trailhead.
Food Provided by ITA: Yes
Crew Leader: Ray Arguello
Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: Starting in Atlanta, Idaho
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.
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Volunteer Spots Available: 8 of 12
If there are no volunteer spots available, click “Sign Up” to get on our waitlist for this project!
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