Check out our upcoming guided hikes, trail projects, and events!
Guided hikes
We offer free group hikes in the Scotchmans all winter and summer long! We have hikes for all abilities–from easy family hikes to off trail bushwhack adventures. All hikes are led by volunteers. If you’d like to help get folks out into the Scotchmans, sign-up to lead a hike.
Trail Projects
Each summer, we restore trails in the Scotchmans so that people can continue to explore our wild backyard. We use crosscut saws, Pulaski’s, shovels, and teamwork to care for the trail. Join us for a trail project day to give back to the trails you love.
Events
We host events all year long throughout Idaho and Montana to build community around a love for the outdoors. Family fun in the summer, a film festivals in the winter, and a silent auction in the fall are just a few of the events you can look forward to. To stay up-to-date on events, subscribe to our email list.
hike: Goat Mountain Hike
This challenging hike will have us gaining 4,000 ± feet in about 3 miles. Along the way, there are several beautiful views of the Clark Fork Valley and Lake Pend Oreille. Nearing the summit, Scotchman Peak makes quite the appearance. This is a rewarding trail for the resilient hiker. We will meet at the Goat Mountain Trailhead #135 at 9AM …
event: Trail Project Day: Goat Mountain
Repair tread, add switchbacks, install drainage features, and more on the first 2 miles of the Goat Mountain trail (trail#135). Share this Page
hike: Ross Creek Cedars Hike
Start out at the well know Ross Creek Cedars then hike into the backcountry down trail #142 and #321. We will meet at the trailhead at 10:00 am Mountain Time. Share this Page
hike: Blacktail Creek Trail Hike
This trail may look like it leads nowhere, but its a great out and back 4 mile hike for anyone with a little time to take a trip into the wild Scotchmans. The trail is well-maintained and some nice views make it worth the work. We will meet at the trailhead at 11am Mountain Time. Share this Page
hike: Delyle Ridge Moonrise Hike
Come join us for this fun, adventurous evening hike to a collapsed fire lookout, to hopefully watch the sunset, stars, and the moonrise over the Scotchmans. Easy to moderate hike, just over 3 miles out and back, with a ~700′ elevation gain during the last part of the trail. Depending on the weather, we may need snowshoes and add a …
event: Trail Project Day: Scotchman Peak
Clearing downed trees, tread repair, reducing user created shortcuts, and improving water vars along the first 2 miles of the Scotchman Peak trail (trail #65). Share this Page
event: Trail Project Day: Star Peak
FSPW will participate in the Kootenai National Forest’s “Adopt a Trail” program. We will be providing tool skills training day plus working on clearing trees on lower slopes, brushing, and tread repair. This is the day before National Trails Day, let’s start celebrating early! Share this Page
hike: Spruce Lake Hike
Hike approx. 5 miles up an old logging road with two small creek crossings. Expect to see wonderful views of snow capped mountains peaks and wild flowers in bloom. Our destination is the smaller lake to the east of the main Spruce Lake. We will meet at the trailhead at 9:00 AM Mountain Time. Share this Page
event: Trail Project Day: Goat Mountain
Tread repair on the first 2 miles, adding switchbacks, and installing drainage features on the Goat Mountain trail (trail#135). Share this Page
event: Family Fun in the Forest
Sponsored by Sandpoint Parks and Recreation and Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, join us for Family Fun in the Forest. You can expect games and hands-on educational opportunities about the outdoors. Test your knowledge of plant and tree identification, learn about wildland critters through hands-on encounters with skulls, antlers, fur pelts, and so much more! Festivities will run from 2pm-4pm …
event: Trail Project Day: Scotchman Peak
Break a sweat to protect the trails you love. Plus, share a fun day outside with fellow Friends of our wild backyard. You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, remove waterbars, and reduce user created shortcuts on the trail. Wear sturdy boots, carry lots of water, pack lunch and lots of snacks, dress in long pants, long shirt, hat, …
event: Trail Project Day: Star Peak
Break a sweat to protect the trails you love. Plus, share a fun day outside with fellow Friends of our wild backyard. You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, remove waterbars, and reduce user created shortcuts on all 5 miles of the trail. Wear sturdy boots, carry lots of water, pack lunch and lots of snacks, dress in long …
event: Family Fun in The Forest
Sponsored by Sandpoint Parks and Recreation and Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, join us for Family Fun in the Forest. You can expect games and hands-on educational opportunities about the outdoors. Test your knowledge of plant and tree identification, learn about wildland critters through hands-on encounters with skulls, antlers, fur pelts, and so much more! Festivities will run from 2pm-4pm. Share …
hike: Family Fun in the Forest: Hike to Ross Creek Cedars
All ages and all abilities are welcome for a Family Fun in the Forest Hike to Ross Creek Cedars. We will begin at the nature trail and learn about the HUGE cedar trees found in this special spot. Please bring water and a snack. The surface is flat and the distance is less than a mile. We will meet at …
event: Trail Project Overnight: Star & Napoleon Gulch
Break a sweat to protect the trails you love. Plus, share a fun weekend outside with fellow Friends of our wild backyard. You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, remove waterbars, and reduce user created shortcuts on the trail. Wear sturdy boots, carry lots of water, pack lunch and lots of snacks, dress in long pants, long shirt, hat, …
hike: Spar Peak Hike
A steady 6 mile out and back climb through various life zones brings one to the monolithic “thumb” of Spar Peak, with expansive views of the Scotchman Peaks interior valleys and peaks. We will meet at the Trailhead at 10:00 am Mountain Time. Share this Page
event: Trail Project Day: Ross Creek
Break a sweat to protect the trails you love. Plus, share a fun day outside with fellow Friends of our wild backyard. You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, remove waterbars, and reduce user created shortcuts on the trail. Wear sturdy boots, carry lots of water, pack lunch and lots of snacks, dress in long pants, long shirt, hat, …
event: Trail Project Day: Star & Napoleon Gulch
Break a sweat to protect the trails you love. Plus, share a fun day outside with fellow Friends of our wild backyard. You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, remove waterbars, and reduce user created shortcuts on the trail. Wear sturdy boots, carry lots of water, pack lunch and lots of snacks, dress in long pants, long shirt, hat, …
hike: Little Spar Lake Hike
Hike 8 miles out at back through the lush Spar Creek Canyon, a fine example of the interior rain forest, to sparkling green Little Spar Lake. We will meet at the trailhead at 10:00 Am Mountain Time. Share this Page
event: Trail Project Day: Star Peak
Break a sweat to protect the trails you love. Plus, share a fun day outside with fellow Friends of our wild backyard. You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, remove waterbars, and reduce user created shortcuts on the trail. Wear sturdy boots, carry lots of water, pack lunch and lots of snacks, dress in long pants, long shirt, hat, …
event: Trail Project Overnight: Morris Creek
Break a sweat to protect the trails you love. Plus, share a fun weekend outside with fellow Friends of our wild backyard. You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, remove waterbars, and reduce user created shortcuts on the trail. Wear sturdy boots, carry lots of water, pack lunch and lots of snacks, dress in long pants, long shirt, hat, …
event: Trail Project Day: Morris Creek
Break a sweat to protect the trails you love. Plus, share a fun day outside with fellow Friends of our wild backyard. You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, remove waterbars, and reduce user created shortcuts on the trail. Wear sturdy boots, carry lots of water, pack lunch and lots of snacks, dress in long pants, long shirt, hat, …
hike: East Fork Peak Hike
Climb 3200’ in just under 4 miles to the summit of East Fork Peak, smack dab on the Idaho-Montana border, for awesome views of Savage Mountain and Scotchman No. 2. This late summer hike is planned in order to safely negotiate the ford of East Fork Creek when it’s near its lowest flow. The rest of the hike is dry …
event: Trail Project Day: Goat Mountain
Break a sweat to protect the trails you love. Plus, share a fun day outside with fellow Friends of our wild backyard. You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, remove waterbars, and reduce user created shortcuts on the trail. Wear sturdy boots, carry lots of water, pack lunch and lots of snacks, dress in long pants, long shirt, hat, …
hike: Scotchman Peak Hike
Deb and Phil’s annual fall hike up Scotchman Peak. We will go slow so everyone can go. 8 miles round trip, 3800 foot elevation gain. We will meet at the trailhead at 9:00 AM Mountain Time. Share this Page