Project Name: Warm Springs – Youth
Date: June 13-15
ITA’s Youth Trail Crew Program provides opportunities for youth ages 14-18 to learn about the outdoors while building and maintaining hiking trails in a safe, teamwork-oriented environment.
This is an all-girls youth trip into the Cecil D. Andrus-White Clouds Wilderness. With easy access off Highway 75, we’ll car camp near Lower O’Brian Campground right on the Salmon River. We’ll work on the Warm Springs Trail which heads along the creek through a shaded forested area.
With guidance from crew leaders, volunteers will be involved in all aspects of camp life. This includes camp set up, water and sanitation, and ensuring tools are accounted for. Volunteers will learn and are expected to adhere to Leave No Trace best practices and project safety expectations set by crew leaders.
ITA’s youth projects are completely free for volunteers to join and all food is provided. Gear can be borrowed from ITA if needed or youth may apply for scholarships to purchase gear they need through the Splattski Outdoor Access Fund. See our Youth Program page for more info.
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: Warm Springs Creek #671
Itinerary: This is a three-day weekend project. We’ll meet Friday afternoon to set up camp and go over safety and trail work basics. Saturday, work a full day. Sunday work in the morning and be ready for pick up/return home in the early afternoon.
Food Provided by ITA: Yes
Crew Leader: Brenda Magnuson and Melanie Vining
Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 25 minutes from Stanley
Trail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile
***New for this year***
Youth trip sign-ups will be open until March 17th. Although early sign-ups will be prioritized, ITA leadership and staff may adjust the final crews to maximize trip experience and provide opportunities for the greatest number of youth participants. To help facilitate trip assignments, please sign-up for your preferred trip and include alternate trips you could participate on, should the preferred trip not be available. You will receive notification of trip assignment via email prior to March 31st.
Difficulty Rating
Volunteer Spots: 12
