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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Trail Project: Scotchman Peak #65
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 …
Intro to Trail Work: Round Lake State Park
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, …
Trail Project: Morris Creek #132
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, …
State of the Scotchmans 2025
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 …
Eyes on the Horizon: The Story of Fire Lookouts
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 …
Women’s Trail Project: Dry Creek #1020
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. …
Trail Project: Little Spar Lake #143
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 …
Trail Project: East Fork #563
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, …
Trail Project: Little Spar Lake #143 Overnight
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 …
Trail Project: Goat Mountain #135
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, …
Trail Project Day: Star Gulch #1016
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, …
Trail Project: Regal Creek #556
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, …
National Public Lands Day – Trail Project: East Fork #563
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, …
End of Season: Trail Project: Star Gulch #1016
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 …
