2025 South Fork Salmon

Five-day Backpacking and Trail Work in the Frank Church!

September 1 - September 5

2025 South Fork Salmon

Five-day Backpacking and Trail Work in the Frank Church!

September 1 - September 5
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Project Name: South Fork Salmon 

Hi Scott and crew!! All details are still TBD, but I wanted to get an event ready on our website. This is a self-supported backpacking trip working on the South Fork Salmon River Trail from Hettinger Ranch to Mackey Bar. Details TBD. This unique access to the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness promises to be a truly monumental experience. 

Trails: South Fork Salmon River Trail #122 

Itinerary: This might be a five-day project? 

Food Provided by ITA: No  

Crew Leader: Scott Acker  

Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 2 Hours, 45 min from McCall  

Trail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile  

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.  

Hike: 3/5 Moderately Strenuous 13.5 miles one way, with plenty of ups and downs, the trail follows along the river, downhill to the Main Salmon! Carrying all gear, food, and tools after that. See the linked map for the elevation profile.  

Project Work: 4/5 Strenuous Lots of down trees expected for repeated saw work. Some heavy lifting or digging. Traveling long distances carrying tools and gear.  

Volunteer Spots Available: 12 of 12
If there are no volunteer spots available, click “Sign Up” to get on our waitlist for this project!

Waitlist Signups: 0

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