The Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness is excited to offer free group hikes winter and summer! We have hikes for all abilities–from easy family hikes to off trail bushwhack adventures.
Make sure to sign up early. All of our hikes have a group size limit. If a hike does fill up, you can sign up below to get your name on the waitlist and be notified if a spot opens up.
Check out the menu of hikes to choose from below.
If you are looking for our Event & Trail Work Schedule click here.
Please note the Difficulty Rating of each hike and choose hikes within your personal physical limits. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up early!
FULL – Little Spar Lake Hike
This hike is currently FULL. Please sign up for the waitlist below. Join us for an epic hike to Little Spar Lake, the largest alpine lake in the Scotchmans! This hike is just under 7-miles with 1,800 feet of elevation gain, and a creek crossing or two. The trail will take us through a canyon of lush, inland temperate rainforest …
Read MorePOSTPONED – Montana Eagle Experience, Date TBA
Join Friends of Scotchman Peaks and Kaniksu Land Trust for a spectacular Montana Eagle Experience! Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with our Montana Eagle Experience, where Paul and Anne Schnell, Eagle and Raptor experts will share their knowledge, passion and their magnificent birds with us at the beautiful Cabinet View Nature Area in Heron. You’ll learn about their behavior, habitat, and …
Read MoreForaging Hike with Megan & Juli
Embark on a magical journey through the lush forest, as you discover the hidden treasures nature has to offer. Follow your senses and collect wild edibles, vibrant berries, and fragrant herbs. The crackle of leaves beneath your feet and the sweet scent of pine needles in the air makes this foraging hike an unforgettable adventure. Join board member and resident …
Read MoreFULL – Little Spar Lake Overnight Backpack
This hike is currently full. Please feel free to sign up for the waitlist below. Thank you! Experience the serenity of the wilderness with our Little Spar Lake Overnight Backpacking Adventure. Nestled in the heart of pristine backcountry, this journey promises breathtaking vistas, tranquil lakeside camping, and unforgettable moments under the starlit sky. Our adventure begins at the trailhead, where …
Read MoreMoose Lake & Char Falls Hike
The Cabinet Mountains are a wonderfully remote region of North Idaho that’s begging to be explored, and it’s here you’ll find the little-known waterfall known as Char Falls and the beautiful Moose Lake north of the Scotchmans. For a memorable trek through unspoiled scenery, this alpine lake and hidden falls won’t disappoint. Moose Lake Trail is a perfect short, easy …
Read MoreStar Peak via Pillick Ridge
Join us for a hike to Star Peak via Blacktail Creek Trail and Pillick Ridge. We will hike up Blacktail Creek Trail 997 then use a hunters trail to make our way up to Pillick Ridge and hiking to Star Peak then down Historic Big Eddy Trail 999 (Star Peak Trail) to Hwy 200. Climbing a little over 4,000 feet, …
Read MoreLabor up to Spar Peak on Labor Day!
Labor on up to the most beautiful views on top of Spar Peak this Labor day. We will follow cub creek as we ascend to the Ridgeline. Fall colors may already be in view! After a break at the top we will descend back to where we began with an opportunity to enjoy big spar lake at the end. This …
Read MoreDaisy Creek Mine/Archeology Hike
Join Friends of Scotchman Peaks and Erika Scheuring, Archeologist with the Lolo National Forest for a journey back in time to hear the history of the Iron Daisy Mine and see the old cabins of those who lived nearby. This abandoned mine is located in the Coeur d’Alene Mountains of western Montana, a mile and a half south of Prospect …
Read MoreSouth Fork Ross Creek Falls
Join FSPW on this wonderful hike on the South Fork of the Ross Creek Cedars. Leave the summer crowds behind as we make our way through the ancient Cedars, following the creek up to a waterfall. The trail is mostly shady and passes through the Sawtooth Fire of 2015. It will be interesting to see the regrowth. Come prepared, the …
Read MoreScotchman Peak Summit: End Of Season Hike
Join us on our annual end of season hike: Scotchman Peak Summit Hike Our annual fall hike to the summit of Scotchman Peak. At 3.8 miles one way and 3,600 feet of climbing, it’s strenuous, but the views are worth the effort! We’ll go slow as an old goat, so all can join. Some years it snows, some years it …
Read MoreStar Peak Full Moon Overnight
Hike up on a summer’s day to enjoy a full moon and evening camping on Star Peak. We will set up camp in the evening and descend in the morning after enjoying a beautiful sunrise. We will meet at the trailhead at Noon Mountain Time (11am PT). Share this Page
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