Project Name: Tillicum Creek (was Halsey Creek) – Youth
Dates: August 19 – 23
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 five-day youth trail project takes place on the Priest Lake District, where we’ll work in the Salmo Priest area in a quiet, forested setting well suited for trail work and community living. The crew will be camping at the trailhead, with space tent camping. A dedicated camp cook will join us and provide all meals, creating a comfortable basecamp where participants can focus on learning, working hard, and enjoying time together in the woods.
From camp, the crew will work on the nearby Tilllicum Trail, a scenic route that follows the creek through shaded forest and provides access to the surrounding backcountry. This section of the trail will require brushing, log removal, and tread improvements to maintain safe and sustainable passage. Throughout the week, youth will practice safe tool use, teamwork, and trail maintenance fundamentals while also sharing responsibility for camp life and following Leave No Trace principles. Their efforts will help keep this important access route open for hikers and future visitors.
ITA’s youth projects are completely free for volunteers to join, and all food is provided. Gear can be borrowed from ITA if needed with advance notice, or youth may apply for scholarships to purchase gear they need through the Splattski Outdoor Access Fund.
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 ourFAQs, reach out to your crew leader, or contact ITA staff at trails@idahotrailsassociation.org if you have questions.
Trails: Tillicum Creek #261
Itinerary: This is a five-day project. We will meet Tuesday at the trailhead, spending the evening setting up and getting settled. Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will be full trail workdays out on Tillicum Creek, returning to the cabin each evening. On Sunday, pack up and be ready for pickup in the early afternoon.
Food Provided by ITA: Yes – Cook
Gear Packing List: Gear Checklist for Car Camping, Food Provided
Crew Leaders: Barbara Sammut and Phil Hough
Trail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile
Youth Trip Selection:
Youth trip sign-ups will be open until March 22nd. 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 in, should the preferred trip not be available. You will receive notification of trip assignment via email prior to March 31st.
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Volunteer Spots Available: 5 of 12
If there are no volunteer spots available, click “Sign Up” to get on our waitlist for this project!
Waitlist Signups: 0
