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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Apr
Saturday
22
2023

Trail Project Day: Earth Day Celebration: Star Peak #999

Contact:Joel Thompson
Method:Joel@scotchmanpeaks.org   

Join us on a trail project for Earth Day 2023 celebration, 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 …

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May
Sat - Sun
06 - 07
2023

Wilderness & Remote First Aid Class

Contact:Joel Thompson
Method:joel@scotchmanpeaks.org   

Join FSPW will host a Wilderness Remote First Aid Course, May 6th & 7th. Get certified in Adult CPR and Wilderness/Remote First Aid with Friends of Scotchman Peaks. FSPW is offering the class and certification May 6th and 7th in Sandpoint. The course is taught by our wonderful volunteer Carol Jenkins at a reduced rate for FSPW volunteers.  For only …

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May
Saturday
27
2023

Trail Project Day: Star Peak #999

Contact:Joel Thompson
Method:Joel@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, 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, …

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Jun
Friday
02
2023

Trail Project Day: Scotchman Peaks: National Trails Day

Contact:Joel Thompson
Method:joel@scotchmanpeaks.org   

Join us on a trail project the Friday before National Trails Day, 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 …

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Jun
Saturday
10
2023

Trail Project Day: Ross Creek Cedars #142

Contact:Joel Thompson
Method:joel@scotchmanpeaks.org   

Join us on a trail project in the beloved Ross Creek Cedars trail area, 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 …

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Jun
Saturday
24
2023

Trail Project Day: Scotchman Peak #65

Contact:Joel Thompson
Method:joel@scotchmanpeaks.org   

Join us on a trail project on the iconic Scotchman Peak trail #65, 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 …

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Jul
Saturday
01
2023

Trail Project Day: Star Gulch #1016

Contact:joel Thompson
Method:joel@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, 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, …

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Jul
Saturday
08
2023

Trail Project Day: Star Peak #999

Contact:joel Thompson
Method:joel@scotchmanpeaks.org   

Join us on a trail project as we finish up our 3 trail projects on Star Peak #999. 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, long shirt, hat, sunblock, …

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Jul
Fri - Sun
21 - 23
2023

Family Campout at Fishtrap Lake

Contact:Juli Thurston
Method:juli@scotchmanpeaks.org    903-440-2250

Sanders County 4-H and Friends of Scotchman Peaks are teaming up to host a family campout at Fishtrap Lake! A family campout is a perfect opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoy quality time with loved ones in the great outdoors. Imagine roasting marshmallows over a crackling fire, telling stories under the stars, and waking …

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Jul
Saturday
22
2023

Trail Project Day: Napoleon Gulch #1035

Contact:Joel Thompson
Method:joel@scotchmanpeaks.org   

Join us on a trail project on the Napoleon Gulch watershed. We are at the half way point of the trial project season…have you done your part for trails? Have you put some sweat equity in for trails? Hard work goes into maintaining trails for a large swath of individuals to explore, the trails don’t maintain themselves. Mother Nature is …

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Jul
Saturday
29
2023

Trail Project Day: Little Spar Lake #143

Contact:Joel Thompson
Method:joel@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 Wallows, 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 …

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Aug
Saturday
05
2023

Trail Project Day: Blacktail Creek Trail

Contact:Joel Thompson
Method:joel@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, 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, …

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Aug
Saturday
12
2023

Trail Project Day: Goat Mountain

Contact:Joel Thompson
Method:joel@scotchmanpeaks.org   

Join us on a trail project on Goat Mountain. This is a gem in the Scotchman Peaks area. A trail that has earned its name of Goat Mountain. We will do our trail work on the lower portion of the trail. Still be prepared to break a sweat. We will all enjoy the hike and elevation gain together. I mean …

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Aug
Saturday
19
2023

Trail Project Day: Morris Creek Trail

Contact:Joel Thompson
Method:Joel@scotchmnapeaks.org   

 If you’re looking for something a little more easy-going in the Scotchmans, Morris Creek Trail #132 has you covered with a modest elevation gain. You’ll travel along Morris Creek through a dense cedar forest filled with berries, mushrooms, wildflowers, and other forest wonders.  You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, enhance trail by trimming back plants and reduce user-created …

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Aug
Saturday
26
2023

Trail Project Day: East Fork Creek #563

Contact:Joel Thompson
Method:joel@scotchmanpeaks.org   

Join us on this fun, flat trail project. Last year we cut a new trail here, created a bridge across the creek, side-stepped the bee’s nest and cut new trail on the North side of the creek.  This year we will continue where we left off. It’s very cool to build a trail and at he end of the day …

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Sep
Saturday
09
2023

Trail Project Day: Napoleon Gulch #1035

Contact:Joel Thompson
Method:joel@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, 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, …

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Sep
Saturday
16
2023

Trail Project Day: Scotchman Peak #65 “Take 3”

Contact:Joel Thompson
Method:joel@scotchmanpeaks.org   

This will be are third trail project day on the flanks of Scotchman Peak. This one will be an amazing hike, interaction with weekend hikers and an opportunity for them to see trail work in the flesh. By this point in the Trail Project season, I hope that our core volunteers are grizzled mountain people, easily climbing the elevation of …

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Sep
Saturday
23
2023

National Public Lands Day: Trail Project: Regal/Morris Creek

Contact:Joel Thompson
Method:joel@scotchmanpeaks.org   

Join us for National Public Lands Day 2023. This is a big day for Wilderness advocates like FSPW. We choice this location due to it’s easy accessibility, moderate elevation gain and the work that needs to be accomplished on these 2 trails. Join us for the trail work and get rewarded with a BBQ afterwards. It’s a win/win situation. Wear …

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Sep
Saturday
30
2023

Trail Project Day: Goat Mountain 2: The End of the Season

Contact:Joel Thompson
Method:joel@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!  I sincerely hope that this seasons crew was filled with new faces, old trail veterans and a fun mixture of ages, backgrounds and experience. We saved the “best” for last. or …

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