Idaho Trails Association (ITA) is excited to announce the release of its 2025 Volunteer Project Schedule, featuring over 80 trail maintenance projects across Idaho. Outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels are invited to give back to their public lands by joining a volunteer trail crew and helping to maintain and restore Idaho’s incredible hiking trails.
ITA’s volunteer-led projects range from one-day outings to multi-day backcountry adventures in Idaho’s most remote wilderness areas. Volunteers can backpack, camp, or even travel by jet boat or plane to reach their projects, all while learning trail maintenance skills and working alongside a passionate outdoor community. ITA also has projects planned throughout Idaho as part of their Youth Trail Crew Program for ages 14-18, Women in the Wild Program, and Veterans Program.
“This is our biggest project season yet,” says ITA Executive Director Melanie Vining. “We’re thrilled to offer more opportunities than ever for volunteers to connect with Idaho’s trails, make a real impact, and experience the beauty of our public lands firsthand.”
No experience is required to volunteer. ITA provides the tools and training—volunteers just need a willingness to work hard and a love for the outdoors.
Here are a few projects from the schedule:
Krassel Knob (All-boys Youth)- June 13-15- Payette National Forest
Youth volunteers will work on this beautiful trail in the South Fork Salmon River country. All food provided!
Warm Springs (All-girls Youth)- June13-15- Sawtooth National Forest
Youth volunteers will work on this beautiful trail off the Salmon River east of Stanley. All food provided!
Caton Lake – Women Only- July 9-July 13- Boise National Forest
On this Women in the Wild Project, volunteers will continue ITA’s work up the Caton Lake Trail.
Fish Lake – August 3-9- Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest
All food and a camp cook is provided on this weeklong trip! A pack string will pack crew gear and food to Fish Lake, where volunteers will spend a week working on a section of the Idaho Centennial Trail.
To sign up for these projects and see the rest of ITA’s schedule, visit www.idahotrailsassociation.org/projects.
