Project Name: Coxey Creek
Project Dates: May 9-15
This is a fly-in trip into some of the most remote country in the lower 48. The crew will fly into the Cabin Creek backcountry airstrip in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness and backpack up the Big Creek Trail to base camp at the confluence with Coxey Creek. From here, the crew will work up Coxey Creek trail, which follows the creek as it climbs toward Crescent Meadows, approximately 4.7 miles. Coxey Creek is part of the Idaho Centennial Trail, and ITA worked here in 2023, where they cleared the first three miles of trail. This crew will work to reclear this first section and push forward!
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: Coxey Creek Trail #50
Itinerary: This is a Saturday – Friday weeklong project. Meet at the McCall airport early Saturday morning to fly in, swapping out with the previous crew. Hike to basecamp at Coxey Hole, carrying all tools and personal gear. Work, bump camp as needed. Return to the airstrip by Thursday evening. Friday morning, picked up by the plane to head back to McCall.
Food Provided by ITA: No – This project is eligible for backpacking food per diem. More information here
Gear Packing List: Gear Checklist for Backpacking Projects
Crew Leader: Clay Jacobson
Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: Flying out of McCall
Trail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile for the hike into camp and the hike up Coxey Creek
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 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
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.
Volunteer Spots Available: 4 of 6
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