Project Name: Fault Lake
Project Dates: July 25-27
In the mountains north of Sandpoint, ITA is hosting a weekend-backpacking project in partnership with Backcountry Hunters and Anglers to improve tread on sections of the Fault Lake Trail. This trail leads to Fault Lake and McCormick Lake and is often used by hikers as well as equestrians. We will be working on improving tread where the trail is sloughing off down the hill and continuing to establish the trails between Fault Lake, McCormick Lake, and Hunt Lake.
This is a great day hike or overnight backpack trip for those wanting to explore the Alpine Lakes in the Selkirks. 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.
More info can be found 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: Fault Lake Trail #59
Itinerary: This is a weekend backpacking project. The crew leader will specify the meeting time and place in their pre-trip emails. Arrive Friday morning to hike in and set up camp, work Saturday and Sunday until afternoon; camp at Fault Lake.
Food Provided by ITA: No
Crew Leader: Barbara Sammut
Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 1 hour from Sandpoint
Trail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile
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: 4 of 10
If there are no volunteer spots available, click “Sign Up” to get on our waitlist for this project!
Waitlist Signups: 0
