2026 20 Mile Lakes (Full)

Wild Women, New Skills: Backpacking & Trail Work Weekend

July 31 - August 1

2026 20 Mile Lakes (Full)

Wild Women, New Skills: Backpacking & Trail Work Weekend

July 31 - August 1
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Project Name: 20 Mile Lakes 

Project Dates: July 31 – August 2 

We'll meet at the trailhead off Warren Wagon Road north of McCall and backpack 6 miles to camp near 20 Mile Lakes.  From here, we'll set up camp and begin working back down improving the trail as we go, cutting out any logs, brushing and light tread work.  This project will be working near the 20 Mile Lakes – Women in the Wild Backpacking 101 project, and the two groups will try to meet in the middle on the trail!  

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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: Twenty Mile #85, Twenty Mile Lakes Trails #315 

Itinerary: This is a three day project. Meet at the trailhead early Friday to pack up gear and hike into camp. Set up camp, working Friday afternoon, Saturday,  and Sunday morning. Sunday early afternoon, heading back to cars and heading home.  

Food Provided by ITA: No  

Gear Packing List: Gear Checklist for Backpacking Projects 

Crew Leader: Beth Norton  

Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 30 minutes from McCall 

Trail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile  

Refundable deposit: $25 

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.  

Hike: 4/5 Strenuous- 6 miles and 2000 feet elevation gain to base camp at the lakes.  Carrying all your own personal gear, and trail tools. See the linked map for the elevation profile. 

Project Work: 3/5 Moderately Strenuous  Saw work, digging, and swinging tools to clear any logs out of the trail and improve the trail tread to ensure proper width and slope. Volunteers are encouraged to work at their own pace. 

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Waitlist Signups: 2

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