This trip is open to BIPOC community members only. GBCA is excited to offer a Stateline Trail traverse in partnership with Here Montana. This trip will be centered around getting to know the Great Burn, why protecting places like the Great Burn is important, becoming comfortable in the backcountry, and getting out and experiencing a wild place that is only 40 miles from Missoula (as the crow flies). Volunteers will start at Hoodoo Pass and hike south along the Stateline Trail, crisscrossing in and out of Montana and Idaho, visiting some of the incredible lakes that make this area special. All overnight stays will be at Montana lakes, so if you’re interested in fishing make sure to have your MT license!

Trip is limited to 8. Please submit your application by May 31, 2023. Registration fee is waived for this trip.

This trip is rated as moderate in difficulty.

**All volunteer trips are subject to change due to ever changing fire activity.

Itinerary:

Day 1 | Meet at the GBCA office, where we’ll carpool to the Hoodoo Trailhead, outside of Superior, MT. After a trailhead orientation, we’ll hit the trail and make it to Dalton Lake to set up camp. There’s also a good chance we’ll spot some of the resident mountain goats! 5.5 miles,  Elevation gain:  1494ft, Elevation loss:  1158ft

Day 2 | After breakfast, we’ll hike back up to the stateline trail and continue south to Trio Lakes. This will be the day of views as you crisscross on the stateline. 4.2 miles, Elevation gain: 625ft, Elevation loss: 1579ft

Day 3 | Starting our descent into Fish Creek, the group will make it to a large grove of old growth cedar trees. Options for a side hike to French Lake, or continue on to Greenwood Cabins, an abandoned mining outpost to set up camp. 5.9 miles, Elevation gain: 109ft, Elevation loss:1676ft

Day 4 | After breakfast, we’ll finish off our descent along the North Fork of Fish Creek to Clearwater Crossing, where our shuttle back to town will be waiting. 5.5 miles, Elevation gain:  89ft, Elevation loss:  851ft