Events & Trail Work Schedule

Browse our upcoming trail project and event opportunities.

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.

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Jun
Thursday
19
2025

Trail Project: Scotchman Peak #65

Contact:Todd Dunfield
Method:trails@scotchmanpeaks.org   

Join FSPW and Spokane Mountaineers on a trail project on the iconic Scotchman Peak trail, where you can break a sweat, meet new friends, and give back to our wild backyard. You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, enhance trail by trimming back plants, and reduce user-created shortcuts on the trail. Wear sturdy boots, carry lots of water, pack …


Jun
Saturday
21
2025

Intro to Trail Work: Round Lake State Park

Contact:Savannah Willison
Method:trails@scotchmanpeaks.org   

Join FSPW for an engaging Introduction to Trail Work session, where you’ll learn the fundamentals of maintaining and building sustainable trails. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this hands-on workshop will cover essential tools, techniques, and best practices to help preserve our natural landscapes. You’ll gain valuable knowledge on soil erosion control, proper trail design, and safety measures, …


Jun
Sunday
22
2025

Trail Project: Morris Creek #132

Contact:Savannah Willison
Method:trails@scotchmanpeaks.org   

If you’re looking for something a little more easy-going in the Scotchmans, Morris Creek Trail has you covered with a modest elevation gain. As a treat, Ed Robinson, IDL Forester will also educate us about old growth trees in the upper part of the trail.  You’ll travel along Morris Creek through a dense cedar forest filled with berries, mushrooms, wildflowers, …


Jun
Saturday
28
2025

State of the Scotchmans 2025

Contact:Isabelle Manning
Method:isabelle@scotchmanpeaks.org   

Join Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness for our annual State of the Scotchmans celebration! Set against the stunning backdrop of Blue C Ranch, this free, family-friendly gathering is our way of saying thank you—and keeping you in the loop on our continued work to protect the proposed Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. Come enjoy live music from local favorite John Firshi, grilled …


Jul
Tuesday
08
2025

Eyes on the Horizon: The Story of Fire Lookouts

Contact:Juli Thurston
Method:juli@scotchmanpeaks.org    9034402250

Step into the world of fire lookouts—those solitary sentinels of the forest who once stood watch high above the treetops, protecting our wild lands from devastating wildfires. In this engaging talk at Eddy Peak Lookout with Craig Phillips, who has been manning the lookout for 20 years, you’ll learn about the history, daily life, and critical role of fire lookouts …


Jul
Saturday
12
2025

Women’s Trail Project: Dry Creek #1020

Contact:Savannah Willison
Method:trails@scotchmanpeaks.org   

Join our Women’s Only trail project as we work on the Dry Creek Trail #1020. This trail runs along the base of the Pillick Ridge complex, providing access to Star, Hamilton and Napoleon Gulch Trails. You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, enhance trail by trimming back plants, and improving the intersections with the trails that if “feeds” into.  …


Jul
Saturday
19
2025

Trail Project: Little Spar Lake #143

Contact:Savannah Willison
Method:trails@scotchmanpeaks.org   

If you haven’t hiked to Little Spar Lake you are missing out on a gem in the Scotchman Peaks. This little lake reminds me of lakes in the Wallowa’s, or the Enchantments without the need of a permit or the crowds. It’s so beautiful! You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, enhance trail by trimming back plants, and reduce …


Aug
Saturday
02
2025

Trail Project: East Fork #563

Contact:Savannah Willison
Method:trails@scotchmanpeaks.org   

Join us on a trail project where you can break a sweat, meet new friends, and give back to our wild backyard. You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, remove water bars, 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, …


Aug
Wed - Thu
06 - 07
2025

Trail Project: Little Spar Lake #143 Overnight

Contact:Savannah Willison
Method:trails@scotchmanpeaks.org   

If you haven’t hiked to Little Spar Lake you are missing out on a gem in the Scotchman Peaks. This little lake reminds me of lakes in the Wallowa’s, or the Enchantments without the need of a permit or the crowds. It’s so beautiful! You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, enhance trail by trimming back plants, and reduce …


Aug
Saturday
16
2025

Trail Project: Goat Mountain #135

Contact:Savannah Willison
Method:savannah@scotchmanpeaks.org   

Join FSPW on a trail project where you can break a sweat, meet new friends, and give back to our wild backyard. You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, enhance trail by trimming back plants, 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, …


Aug
Friday
22
2025

Trail Project Day: Star Gulch #1016

Contact:Savannah Willison
Method:trails@scotchmanpeaks.org   

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, …


Sep
Saturday
13
2025

Trail Project: Regal Creek #556

Contact:Savannah Willison
Method:trails@scotchmanpeaks.org   

Join us on a trail project where you can break a sweat, meet new friends, and give back to our wild backyard. You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, remove water bars, 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, …


Sep
Saturday
27
2025

National Public Lands Day – Trail Project: East Fork #563

Contact:Savannah Willison
Method:trails@scotchmanpeaks.org   

On National Public Lands Day we want to celebrate your public lands by helping to clear East Fork Creek Trail. You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, enhance trail by trimming back plants and reduce user-created shortcuts on the upper part of the trail. We’ll finish with a cook-out at the trailhead! Wear sturdy boots, carry lots of water, …


Oct
Wednesday
01
2025

End of Season: Trail Project: Star Gulch #1016

Contact:Savannah Willison
Method:trails@scotchmanpeaks.org   

All good things must come to an end… same goes for hard work on trails, communing with your trail friends in the wild, and giving your time to trail stewardship! We saved the “best” for last – or we procrastinated about completing our work on Star Gulch… you decide. Get sweaty, dirty, laugh and hang out with Friends of Scotchman …