Trails

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.

Become a Trail Ambassador!

 

May
Friday
02
2025

Trail Project: Morris Creek #132

Contact:FSPW Program Coordinator
Method:trails@scotchmnapeaks.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. 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 shortcuts …


May
Saturday
10
2025

Trail Project: Blacktail Creek #997

Contact:FSPW Program Coordinator
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, 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, …


May
Friday
16
2025

Trail Project: Goat Mountain #135

Contact:FSPW Program Coordinator
Method:trails@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, …


May
Saturday
31
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
07
2025

National Trails Day: Trail Project: Star Peak #999

Contact:FSPW Program Coordinator
Method:trails@scotchmanpeaks.org   

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 …


Jun
Thursday
12
2025

Intro to Trail Work: Pine Street Woods

Contact:FSPW Program Coordinator
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 …


Jun
Sunday
15
2025

Trail Project: Regal Creek #556

Contact:FSPW Program Coordinator
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, …


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:FSPW Program Coordinator
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:FSPW Program Coordinator
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, …


Jul
Saturday
12
2025

Women’s Trail Project: Dry Creek #1020

Contact:FSPW Program Coordinator
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:FSPW Program Coordinator
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:FSPW Program Coordinator
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:FSPW Program Coordinator
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
Friday
22
2025

Trail Project Day: Star Gulch #1016

Contact:FSPW Program Coordinator
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:FSPW Program Coordinator
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:FSPW Program Coordinator
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
Saturday
04
2025

End of Season: Trail Project: Star Gulch #1016

Contact:FSPW Program Coordinator
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 …