Guided hikes
We offer free group hikes in the Scotchmans all winter and summer long! We have hikes for all abilities – from easy family hikes to off-trail bushwhack adventures. All hikes are led by volunteers.
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, film festivals in the winter, and wild trivia are just a few of the events you can look forward to.
event: Clark Fork Highway Cleanup
Join Friends of Scotchman Peaks for our bi-annual Adopt A Highway cleanup in Clark Fork, ID. We will meet at 10:00 am PST at Annie’s Orchard in Clark Fork. All supplies, drinks, and snacks will be provided. From Annie’s Orchard, we’ll work our 2 mile section heading west and will beautify this piece of highway in no time.
hike: Hike FULL – Big Spar Mushroom Walk
This hike is now full, but we hope you can join us on another during our winter hike season! Join Rebecca Richardson, mushroom enthusiast and FSPW as we step into the quiet, mossy world of the forest on this guided mushroom hike along the Big Spar Trail. This outing is all about slowing down and noticing the small wonders—colorful fungi, …
event: Know Your Water: What Our Streams Are Telling Us
Join FSPW and Yaak Valley Forest Council for Know Your Water, a community water quality field day on Saturday, October 17th, 2026. Hear from local experts, get hands-on with the tools used to measure water quality, and spend some time outdoors. We’ll gather at the Bad Medicine Campground picnic area at 10:00am MDT for a talk by Josh Boyd on …
event: Bull River Highway Cleanup
Join Friends of Scotchman Peaks for our new bi-annual Adopt A Highway cleanup along the Bull River. We will meet at 10:00 am Montana Time at the turn off to Ross Creek Cedars. All supplies, drinks, and snacks will be provided. We’ll work our 2 mile section and will beautify this piece of highway in no time.
