Project Name: Canyon Creek – Long Canyon
Project Dates: September 6-9
This four-day project takes us into Long Canyon, the largest unroaded drainage remaining in the Selkirk Mountains. The trail offers a peaceful, shaded path through cool creek bottoms, surrounded by ancient cedar and hemlock forests. Trail 16 is part of the longest uninterrupted trail network in the district, providing access to Parker Ridge and several high mountain lakes via Trails 7 and 13. Our route into this remote area will take us up the Pyramid Pass Trail #13 and then down Trail #7 to Canyon Creek where we’ll clear Trail #16 and improve the creek crossing with some bridge work. With minimal human impact, this area is a haven for fishing, hunting, and backcountry camping. The trail features well-maintained tread, making it a great spot for hiking. This is a remote, scenic project in one of Idaho’s most pristine wilderness areas!
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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.
Trail: Canyon Creek
Itinerary: Arrive at Long Canyon Trailhead. Crew leader will specify the meeting time and place in their pre-trip emails.
Food Provided by ITA: No
Crew Leader: Tom Dabrowski
Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 30 minutes from Bonners Ferry, Idaho
Trail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile
Refundable deposit: $25
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 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.
If having the right gear to be safe and comfortable is a limiting factor, volunteers may apply for scholarships to purchase gear they need through the Splattski Outdoor Access Fund.
Volunteer Spots Available: 7 of 12
If there are no volunteer spots available, click “Sign Up” to get on our waitlist for this project!
Waitlist Signups: 0
