2008 Scotchman Summer Hikes
The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness is proud to present our preliminary Summer 2008 hiking series. We have a hike for everyone, from easy family hikes to overnight trips for experienced bushwhackers. Come join us for one of our organized hikes and see first hand why the Scotchmans deserve the protection of wilderness designation.
Group size is limited and reservations are required. To sign up contact the hike leader listed.
Below this Hiking Schedule is a map with a key that references the trailheads. If you can't make one of these scheduled hikes, be sure to visit our "Self-Guided Hikes" page.
Please Note: On occasion circumstances force us to change this schedule. If you intend on joining us for any of these Guided Hikes, be SURE to sign up in advance and also re-confirm with the hike leader a day or so before the hike in case of any unavoidable last minute changes.
| E = Easy M = Moderate S = Strenuous D = Difficult-Experienced Only | |||||
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| Date | Rating | Hike Name | Hike Leader | Description | |
| 5/25/08 - 5/26/08 Sunday/Monday | S | Scotchman Peak overnight | Phil Hough & Deb Hunsicker | Scotchman Peak Overnighter - we will leave Sat afternoon and spend the night on the flanks of Scotchman Peaks in this early season overnighter. Campsite selection will be based on snowmelt, weather and interest. Space is very limited. This trip suitable for experienced and adventurous backpackers. Contact Trip leader for details: nowhere_man97@hotmail.com | |
| 6/07/2008 Saturday | E/M | Lightning Creek Road | Joyce Pence | From the washout on LCR (meet there at 9am) and we'll explore SPW boundary issues along the way to the second washout. It's 3-4 miles one-way, with zero elevation, and we may not make it the whole way. Comparatively easy hike. Contact Joyce at joyce.pence@yahoo.com or 208-266-1107 | |
| 6/16/2006 Monday | M | Delyle Ridge | Phil Hough & Deb Hunsicker | From the lookout tower on Delyle ridge watch the suns set over the Clark Fork Delta and the moon rise over the Scotchmans; 4 miles roundtrip, bring flashlights and snacks. Contact trip leader for details: nowhere_man97@hotmail.com | |
| 6/21/2008 Saturday | S | Scotchman Peak | Rick & Hunter Price | This is the “grand-daddy” of hikes in the proposed wilderness, an annual pilgrimage for many local hikers. The trail is a little over 4 miles one-way, but the elevation gain is 3,700 feet. This is a short climb, but strenuous because it is steep. Contact the Hike leader for meeting time and location 208-255-1499 or prices@sandpoint.net | |
| 6/24/2008 Tuesday | E | Delyle Ridge | Lexie De Fremerey | Hikers can contact me at 208-265-9421 for details on time and location of meeting and info about Delyle. | |
| 7/12/2008 Saturday | M | Spar Peak | Bill Martin | Contact the Hike leader for information about meeting time & location: 406-295-5258 | |
| 7/18/2008 Friday |
M | Spar Peak | John Harbuck | Contact hike leader for more information 208-263-9894 or harbuck@norlight.org | |
| 7/26/2008 Saturday | M | Little Spar Lake | Peter Lesica – Cosponsored by the Idaho Native Plant Society & Cabinet Resource Group | Little Spar Lake trail is a moderate to strenuous hike on the east side of the Scotchmans accessed from the Bull Lake area. Stream crossings can be difficult - hence the runoff warning. Plants range from typical low elevation cedar/hemlock habitat types to glacier lilies and ferns. Length of the hike will depend on plants found and the enthusiasm of the folks that show up. Contact Judy Hutchins for more information jhutch7494@aol.com | |
| 8/01/08 - 08/03/08 Friday-Sunday |
S | Scotchman’s Loop - 3 day backpack | Jim Mellen | Round the Scotchmans Loop. This three day backpacking trip involves hiking to Scotchman, then circling Scotchman and Scotchman Two in a clockwise direction. The trip is rated as difficult - experienced backpackers only. The group size will be limited to six. August 1-3. Contact Jim Mellen at jmellen@imbris.net | |
| 8/03/2008 Sunday | E | Ross Creek Cedars | Carol & Irv Jenkins | Contact the Hike leader for information about meeting time & location irvorcarol@imbris.net | |
| 8/21/08 Thursday |
S | Scotchman Peak | Jim Mellen | Contact the hike leader for meeting time and location. This is an uphill hike that rewards you with great views! Jim Mellon 208-265-5261 or jmellen@imbris.net | |
| 8/29/2008 Friday |
E/M | Upper Ross Creek | John Harbuck | Contact hike leader for more information 208-263-9894 or harbuck@norlight.org | |
| 9/11/2008 Thursday (note: date changed from 9/13 to 9/11) |
S | Scotchman Peak | Sarah Lundstrum & Don Clark | Meet at Scotchman Coffee House in Clark Fork at 8 am. This is a strenuous uphill hike with great views at the top. Contact hike leader for more details 406-755-6304 or slundstrum@wildmontana.org | |
| 9/21/2008 Sunday | E | Ross Creek Cedars | Carol & Irv Jenkins | Contact the Hike leader for information about meeting time & location: irvorcarol@imbris.net | |
| 9/26/2008 Saturday | M | Little Spar Lake | Susan Drumheller | Contact the Hike leader for information about meeting time & location 208-263-4987 or sdrumheller@wildidaho.org | |
Can’t make one of our organized hikes? You can take a self-guided hike by using the trailhead listing and map below to locate the appropriate starting point. Match it up with the hike described above. More information on each of these trails may be found from the Forest Service or in the book “Trails Of The Wild Cabinets” available from Keokee Press. Also, check out our page on "Self-Guided Hikes" for more specific information. |
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| 1) Spar Peak and Little Spar Lake 2) Morris Creek 3) Goat Peak 4) Scotchman Peak |
5) Star Peak via Big Eddy 6) Pilick Ridge 7) Star Gulch |
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