Lead a Hike | Scotchman Peaks Wilderness

Are you an avid hiker?

Are you also well-acquainted with the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness?

Are you interested in volunteering to lead a hike to share your love of hiking and experience with others? Fabulous!

We encourage those who are experienced hikers and who have extensive knowledge of the area to help us educate more people about the beauty of the Scotchman Peaks and all it has to offer, by joining us in leading others on Group Hikes into the area.

We continuously accept applications from volunteer hike leaders. Deadlines for all hikes are described below.

For Winter Hikes:

The deadline for hikes to appear in our fall newsletter is October 5 of each year.

For Summer Hikes:

The deadline for hikes to appear in our spring newsletter is April 5 of each year.

Remember that we have group size limits on our hikes and that you and your co-leader need to sign up for your own hike.

Group size limit: 8 people including leaders on Little Spar Lake Trail 143# , Ross Creek Trail #142 and Ross Creek Falls Trail #321; and any off-trail hikes. 12 people on all other trails.

If you miss a deadline, don’t be shy. Although it may not make our newsletter, we can still post your hike to our website at any time.

In addition to filling out the form, please use this link to download — and read — our hike leader packet!

Thanks!

Name*
First Last
Address
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
Hike Name / Destination*
HIke Beginning Date*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY

mm/dd/yyyy
Hike Start Time
Anticipated Hike Duration
Hike Ending Date
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Please give a brief description of the hike, including challenges, rewards and vertical gain and loss*
How strenuous is this hike (check only one)*
- Easy
- Moderate
- Strenuous
- Only the very fit need apply
Previous Guide Experience
Have you ever led a hike before? Have you ever led hikes for FSPW before? Please briefly share your experience(s) here.
Directions to the trail head or other meeting place*
Give specific directions to your take-off point. Remember, too, that hikers come from both east and west.
Group Size Limit*
Group limit sizes: 8 people including leaders on Little Spar Lake Trail 143# , Ross Creek Trail #142 and Ross Creek Falls Trail #321; and any off-trail hikes. 12 people on all other trails, except by special agreement.
Hike Co-Leader
It is always a good idea to have a co-lead! If you do not have one, FSPW will be happy to provide a staff member, intern, or volunteer to assist your hike!