2026 Beetop Roundtop

High Above Pend Oreille: Beetop–Roundtop Weekend

May 30 - May 31

2026 Beetop Roundtop

High Above Pend Oreille: Beetop–Roundtop Weekend

May 30 - May 31
Loading Events

Project Name:  Beetop-Roundtop 

Project Dates: May 30-31 

The Beetop–Roundtop Trail is widely considered one of the most beautiful trails in northern Idaho, and Idaho Trails Association has been helping keep it in great shape since 2016. 

During this two-day project, we'll focus on tread work, brushing, and sawing out logs along the Beetop–Roundtop Trail. After the first day of work, we'll return to the trailhead to camp together. This stunning alpine trail stays high as it heads north toward Trestle Peak. Perched above Lake Pend Oreille, it offers sweeping views of the mountains and valleys of northern Idaho, northwest Montana, and even British Columbia. 

This section of trail is also part of the Idaho Centennial Trail, and ITA is committed to maintaining portions of this iconic 1,000-mile route each year. 

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: Beetop-Roundtop Trail #120 

Itinerary: This is a two-day project. We'll begin work Saturday morning (volunteers welcome to camp overnight starting Friday), wrap up mid-day Sunday. The crew leader will specify the meeting time & place in their pre-trip emails. 

Food Provided by ITA: No   

Gear Packing List:  Gear Checklist for Car Camping, Bring Your Own Food   

Crew Leader: Ken Dueis  

Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: About an hour and 15 minutes from Clark Fork   

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 reservations. 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 Strenuous This trail gains a thousand feet of elevation over the first four miles. Hiking carrying day packs and tools, limited water on the ridge so plan to carry sufficient water each day. 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. Carrying tools and day packs short distances. Volunteers are encouraged to work at their own pace. 

Volunteer Spots Available: 12 of 15
If there are no volunteer spots available, click “Sign Up” to get on our waitlist for this project!

Waitlist Signups: 0

Go to Top