Project Name: Lake Creek – Jumbo Canyon
Dates: June 11-15
On this project, ITA volunteers will spend four nights backpacking and exploring the Gospel Hump Wilderness. Starting from Halfway House Campground near Dixie, Idaho, we’ll backpack and make our way north on the Lake Creek Trail towards Jumbo Canyon and Fish Lake. Pack stock will come on the last day to bring gear back to our cars. Lake Creek trail follows close to the creek as it passes through thick forest and scree slopes.
We’ll be cutting logs out of the trail with some brushing and erosion control. We hope to clear far enough to explore the Fish Lake Research Natural Area which has incredible and diverse vegetation and wildlife. Funded through Great American Outdoor Act funds, this is ITA’s third year on the Lake Creek Trail.
Trails: Lake Creek Trail #204, Crooked Creek Trail #215
Itinerary: This is a five-day project. The crew leader will specify the meeting time and place in their pre-trip emails. We’ll meet at Halfway House Campground Wednesday to backpack into camp. Volunteers are welcome to camp the afternoon/evening before. Sunday, pack stock arrive to carry gear back to the trailhead, head home!
Food Provided by ITA: No
Crew Leader: Clay Jacobson
Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: Two hours from Grangeville
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.
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.
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: 6 of 12
If there are no volunteer spots available, click “Sign Up” to get on our waitlist for this project!
Waitlist Signups: 0
