2025 Selway River Trail South (Full)

Historic Magruder Rangers House: One Week Camping & Trail Work on the Selway River

June 22 - June 28

2025 Selway River Trail South (Full)

Historic Magruder Rangers House: One Week Camping & Trail Work on the Selway River

June 22 - June 28
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Project Name: Selway River Trail South 

Project Dates: June 22-28  

Come enjoy a front country adventure at the historic Magruder Ranger Station located along the Selway River between the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness. We’ll car camp at the cabin which served as a district headquarters on the old Selway National Forest. We’ll work on the Selway River Trail south from camp, logging out and brushing as far as time and project work allows. The section we’re working on from the cabin is popular with day hikers exploring the Magruder Corridor and an important connecting trail for hunters and outfitters.  

We’re able to use the cabin facilities available for trail crews, but not the cabin available to rent. We’ll have access to some luxuries (pit toilet, water, primitive kitchen) but please still bring your tent and camping gear! 

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: Selway River Trail #4.4 

Itinerary: This is a Sunday-Saturday weeklong project. Meet at the Magruder’s Ranger Cabin on Sunday to set up camp. Work Monday-Friday, rest day as needed. Saturday morning, clean up camp and head home.  

Food Provided by ITA: Yes 

Crew Leader: Gregg Rettschlag and Alisa Rettschlag  

Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 1 hour 45 min from Darby, Montana 

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 

Hike: 3/5 Moderately StrenuousSteady ups and downs, generally up hill on the way to work, and down back to camp. Follows the creek the whole time, shaded by trees. Carrying day packs and trail tools. See the linked map for the elevation profile.  

Project Work: 3/5 Moderately Strenuous – Crosscut work to remove logs from the trail, cutting back and removing brushing growing in the trail. Volunteers can pick trail duties based on comfort and ability level and are encouraged to work at their own pace.  

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