Events

Robin Garwood, wildlife biologist with the Sawtooth National Forest, will lead us on a hike on the north side of Greenhorn Gulch. See the aftermath of last summer's Castle Rock fire and learn about its impacts on local wildlife populations. 5-6 miles. Moderate.

Registration information here.

Leader: Rod Barcklay
Difficulty: Moderate 5-mile hike to Navigation campground or canoe (via 2 mi. of Priest River and 3 mi. of Upper Priest Lake) the same distance from Beaver Creek on Priest Lake. Optional: two 6-mile, round-trip, exploratory hikes Friday and Saturday. No more than 200 ft. elevation gain on any trail.
Limit: 10
Family Friendly: Yes, however there are both grizzlies and black bears in this area.
The two 'day hikes' from Navigation campground are in the Hughes Fork-Upper Priest River delta within lush vegetation and old growth forest. Views and wild setting are spectacular.

For information and registration, call hike leader Rod Barcklay at 208.267.5352.

Thirty Three Lake (optional overnight)
Leader: Mike Medberry
Difficulty: Strenuous (1600 ft. elevation gain in 2.5 miles)
Limit: 15 hikers
Family friendly: Children 12 and older with experience hiking.
Dog friendly: Yes

North of McCall, the hike will begin off of Lick Creek Road on a steep trail going up and over into the beautiful scenic Thirty Three Lake basin where there is some good fishing! Stay and camp overnight at Thirty Three Lake and go on additional hikes over the next ridge to Tsum Lake or Cly Lake.

Registration information here.

Leader: Pat Hart
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Limit: at least 8 volunteers
Family Friendly: Yes
It’s just a short walk to the first of three lakes on Roman Nose. We need at least eight volunteers to help the Forest Service in restoring this heavily used area in the Selkirks. Bring the kids and enjoy a Saturday and/or Sunday of service in the outdoors.

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This is a great hike close to town, and it's not in the guidebooks. Hike from East Fork over the saddle to finish in Elkhorn. Enjoy great views on a beautiful trail which is sparsely used. It immediately becomes a favorite hike of everyone. 8 miles. 2000' elevation gain. Strenuous.

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This challenging hike in the Smoky Mountains near Sun Valley has everything - alpine scenery, wildflowers and several remote lakes. Mountain goats love the surrounding cliffs and peaks. 5 miles. 1600' elevation gain. Strenuous.

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Baron Creek Trail to Baron Lakes
Leader: Bill Holland-Smith
Difficulty: Strenuous (stream crossings, steep climb; 3,325 ft elevation gain in 10 miles)
Limit: 6 hikers
Family friendly: Not suitable for young children
Dog friendly: No

Beginning from Grandjean campground, we will hike (with backpacks and camp gear) along Baron Creek with several stream crossings, a view of waterfall tumbling from Tohobit Peak and Baron Creek Falls. We will camp overnight at the Upper Baron Lake. Approximately 22.4 miles round trip.

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Leader: Jean Hawkes
Difficulty: Easy (2 mile round trip)
Limit: 10
Family Friendly: Yes
This family hike is just a short jaunt up some easy switchbacks to a stunning alpine lake in the heart of the Selkirks. It’s a great place to cool off on a hot summer day.

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Trinity Lakes & Rainbow Lakes
Leader: Christina Smith
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous (7-10 miles round trip, 1000 ft elevation gain)
Limit: 10 hikers
Family friendly: 12 and older
Dog friendly: On-leash and hiking in the back of group.

Near Anderson Reservoir through the towns of Pine and Featherville. Camp out highly recommended night before (July 25) at the reservoir. Hike will begin early morning on July 26, at Trinity Lakes trailhead, ascending to summit and descending to Rainbow Lakes. Beautiful mountain wildflowers, wildlife and breathtaking views of the valley! Bring your suits for the hot springs between towns of Pine and Featherville (optional).

Registration information here.

Leader: Susan Drumheller and Mike Murray
Difficulty: Easy (5 mile round trip)
Limit: 10 hikers
Family Friendly: Yes
This is a short hike on a wide path, perfect for short legs, to Pyramid Lake, bordered by stony cliffs on one end. For those kids and young at heart who would like better views, hiking will continue on to Ball Lake along a ridge through open forest.

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Pioneer Park in Stanley. Join us at this annual music event. Hear some great music and volunteer to meet festival-goers at our booth.

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Wolf Ecology Hike
Leader: John Robison and Lynne Stone
Difficulty: Moderate
Limit: 20 max
Family friendly: Yes
Dog friendly: Yes (on-leash)

Camping out or staying in Stanley area Saturday night is highly recommended for early departure for hike on Sunday. Enjoy a fun-filled weekend with the Sawtooth Music Festival on Saturday July 28! Hike will include looking for wolves, wolf track and other signs of wolf presence and discussion of wolf management in Idaho. Approximately 5-6 miles, depending on wolf activity.

Registration information here.

Join Lynne Stone of the Boulder-White Clouds Council and Idaho Conservation League's John Robison to look for wolves, wolf track and sign, and discuss the future of wolf management in Idaho. Bring your family to learn more about wildlife. 4 miles. Moderate.

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Blue Lake (optional overnight)
Leader: Mike Medberry
Difficulty: Easy (3 mile round trip, 400 ft elevation gain)
Limit: 15 hikers
Family friendly: Yes
Dog friendly: Yes

Blue Lake is in the spectacular Snowbank proposed wilderness area near the town of Cascade. A great place to catch fish, read a book, hang out with the kids, or just relax and catch some rays! Also an easy place to pitch a tent if you want to stay overnight.

Registration information here.

One of the nearest lakes in the Pioneer Mountain proposed wilderness. This beautiful lake is surrounded by waterfalls, and it should be a great waterfall year because of the heavy snow fall. A good portion of the trail is over rocks and not maintained. 7 miles. 1600' elevation gain. Strenuous.

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Join the Sawtooth Forest's Ed Cannady for a great hike to look at a current issue in Ketchum's back yard. The hike date is flexible, in case of fires or other forest priorities. 5-8 miles. Moderate to strenuous.

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Leader: Jerry Pavia
Difficulty: strenuous (8 mile round trip, 2000 ft. elevation gain/loss)
Limit: 8
Family Friendly: No
This difficult but rewarding hike leads to granite lined alpine lakes high in the Selkirks following Slide Creek. This area offers terrific views of Harrison Peak and the most beautiful lakes in the Selkirks. You may want to bring a swimsuit.

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Louie and Boulder Lakes Loop
Leader: Christina Smith
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous (6 mile round trip, 1000 ft elevation gain)
Limit: 10 hikers
Family friendly: 12 and older with experience hiking.
Dog friendly: On-leash hiking in the back of group.

South of McCall, the hike will begin from Boulder Reservoir ascending to the pristine Boulder and Louie Lakes. Rocky landscape with beautiful mountain wildflowers, weathered and twisted White Pines and birds of prey. Brings your suits for a soak at Goldfork Hot Springs ($8 fee for hot springs)!

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Leader: David Siebanthaler
Difficulty: Moderate (12 mile round trip, 1,000 ft. elevation gain/loss)
Limit: 6 hikers
Family Friendly: No
Wetlands and alpine flora and fauna await those who embark on this trek to West Fork Lake. The trail passes through an old growth cedar stand and climbs toward a granite ridge which switchbacks to expose the lake basin. Offering scenic views and possible grizzly sightings, this is bear country.

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These lakes are the crown jewel of the North Fork of the Big Wood River area. The lakes are nestled below peaks in the Boulder Mountains. This hike was cancelled last year because of the Castle Rock fire. 8.5 miles. 1800' elevation gain. Moderate to the basin, difficult to the upper lakes.

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This is the easiest hike of the season. We'll hike to Fourth of July Lake in the White Cloud Mountains and then continue over the low ridge to Washington Lake. Washington lake is a blue gem set in a deep valley. 5 miles. 600' elevation gain. Moderate.

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Leader: Will Venard
Difficulty: Easy (4.5 miles round trip)
Limit: 8 hikers
Family Friendly: Yes
Bring your camera and take it easy on this day hike to a pair of lakes at the source of the Pack River in the Selkirks. Hemlock and spruce forests give way to boulder-encircled Harrison Lake. Views of The Beehive, Bottleneck Peak, Roman Nose, and chiefly the uniquely hooked summit of Harrison Peak are visible from the trail.

Registration information here.

Join the Idaho Conservation League Saturday, September 6, 5-8 pm at Barber Park Education & Event Center.

Local food harvested by Boise Urban Garden School and prepared by Life's Kitchen. Wine selections from Tastevin. Local musicians: The Heard, Bill Coffey & Ned Evett.

Tickets $75 per person. Info 208.345.6933 x 16.

Leader: Susan Drumheller
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous (10 miles round trip, 1,800 ft elevation gain/loss)
Limit: 10
Family Friendly: No
This lovely hike starts form the Montana side of the West Cabinets, and climbs a narrow valley that leads to a small alpine lake in the heart of the proposed Scotchman Peaks wilderness.

Registration information here.