Location: Southern ID
Strenuous: ~2 mile daily hikes
Front country: Tent or car camping in a designated campground
This project is open to women only. Be part of history as we develop new trails providing access to climbing routes in a newly acquired land parcel!
Service Project Details
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This project is open to women only. The City of Rocks National Reserve acquired a large parcel of 105.08 acres of private property at the beginning of 2023. Initial efforts have been made to make an accessible road, parking lots, and basic infrastructure to enable visitors to begin utilizing the new property. At this time there are only cattle or wildlife trails throughout the property and in fall of 2026 we will begin to construct the trail system on the new property. In total we are looking to construct 8 miles of new trails through the property. This project will focus on constructing pedestrian trails to Camel Rock, Graham Cracker, and Train Rock. These rock formations have potential for the development of nationally significant rock-climbing routes and getting access to these formations is a large focus. These trails are approximately 1 mile in total length. Job duties include cutting and removing vegetation, clearing trail tread, and constructing erosion control structures. This project is very strenuous but the opportunity to construct a trail from the ground up is unique and challenging.
Five scholarships are available for this project. Please complete a scholarship application here, in addition to applying for this project below, if you would like to be considered for a scholarship. When checking out, please select “pay by check”. You must complete both a volunteer application and a scholarship application to hold your place on the Waitlist. Once your application is approved, a $100 fully refundable deposit will be due within 14 days. Please contact us at info@wildernessvolunteers.org or carrie@wildernessvolunteers.org with any questions.
Project Leaders: Angela Youngen and Judy Anderson
Check out the photo gallery from previous City of Rocks National Reserve projects.
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Planned Itinerary
Sunday, June 21st. The Volunteer group meets in the afternoon at a time/place TBD. The group will go through check-in, introductions, an orientation, and will help set up camp and prepare for the work week ahead.
Monday, June 22nd. Workday.
Tuesday, June 23rd. Workday.
Wednesday, June 24th. Day off.
Thursday, June 25th. Workday.
Friday, June 26th. Workday.
Saturday, June 27th. Break down camp, goodbyes, and depart.
Nearest Cities
Almo, ID
Oakley, ID
Nearest Airports
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) – ~168 miles
Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF) – ~64 miles
Boise International Airport (BOI) – ~205 miles
Free Time Details
There are over 25 miles of trails in the reserve and Castle Rocks State Park, located in Almo. Individuals can hike, mountain bike, go to the local hot springs, rock climb, and go fishing. There are plenty of other recreating activities located in neighboring communities within 30 miles of Almo for those looking to branch out.
Accommodations
Front country. Tent or car camping in a designated campground
Difficulty
Strenuous: ~2 mile daily hikes
Task Details
Bending, cutting, hauling, swinging, digging, throwing, pushing, lifting, etc.
Equipment List
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