There’s no better way to show love for Scotchman Peaks than volunteering for a trail crew. It’s the work that keeps our wild backyard open for everyone.
You don’t need experience to join one of our trail projects – just a willingness to learn. Our staff and volunteer trail leads will teach you everything you need to know about trail safety, cross-cut saw techniques, weed identification, trail building methods, and more.
See our Trail Work Schedule below and sign up today!
Are you feeling that swinging a Pulaski, or working the action end of a crosscut saw is out of your comfort zone? That’s ok… hike up iconic Scotchman Peak trail #65 and be a volunteer goat ambassador instead. Dates fill fast for this fun program, be sure to sign up today.
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 …
National Trails Day: Trail Project: Star Peak #999
Join us for National Trails Day 2025. You’ll help to clear downed trees, repair tread, remove water bars, and reduce user-created shortcuts on the trail. You’ll be rewarded with a BBQ afterwards. It’s a win/win situation. Wear sturdy boots, carry lots of water, pack lunch and lots of snacks, dress in long pants, long shirt, hat, sunblock, and bring your …
Intro to Trail Work: Pine Street Woods
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 …
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, …
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, …
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 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 …
