Project Name: Windy Bill
Project Dates: August 9-15
In partnership with the Great Burn Conservation Alliance (GBCA), volunteers will gather for a week of trail work near the Proposed Great Burn Wilderness. We'll work on the Scurvy Mountain Trail and the Windy Bill Trail. This section is part of the Idaho Centennial Trail, and ITA is committed to maintaining sections of this 1000-mile trail each year.
We'll have all our gear packed into a base camp below Scurvy Mountain Lookout, with wonderful views overlooking the Moose Mountains, Cayuse and Kelly Creek drainages and Scurvy Lake. This trail gets regularly logged out but has deep ruts and trenches that need to be addressed. The crew can work to fill in the lost tread and install water bars to help prevent further erosion. This multi-use trail gets heavy use from people accessing the lookout.
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: Windy Bill Trail # 351 and Scurvy Mountain Trail #524
Itinerary: This is a Sunday-Saturday weeklong project. Welcome to camp the night before and meet Kelly Creek Trailhead to carpool the last few miles on Sunday morning. When at the trailhead, drop gear with packers and hike into camp. Work Monday-Friday, returning to base camp each day. On Saturday morning, the packer returns to bring the gear back to the trailhead.
Food Provided by ITA: Yes
Gear Packing List:Gear Checklist for Packed Supported Projects, Food Provided
Crew Leader: Clay Jacobson
Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 2.5 -3 hours from Pierce, Idaho
Trail Map: Click for trail map and elevation profile for the Hike into Camp and the Hike for Work
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 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.
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Volunteer Spots Available: 8 of 12
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Waitlist Signups: 0
