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In partnership with ITA’s Women in the Wild Program, we’ll spend a long weekend clearing trail high in the Smoky Mountains. Volunteers will backpack into the lakes below Norton Peak (10,322’). The trails around and connecting the two lakes rarely get trail maintenance activity, so plenty of saw work and tread repair is expected! 

Trail: Prairie Creek #134, Miner Canyon #135 

Itinerary: Meet at the trailhead Thursday evening for an early start Friday. Hike in/gear packed in Friday and work our way in. Saturday– a full day of work. Sunday– clear our way back to the trailhead, packer will haul gear back.  

Crew Leader: Dagmar Rapp 

More Information:  ITA

Estimated Drive Time from Closest Town: 30 minutes from Ketchum  

Difficulty Ratings 

Hike: 3/5 Moderately Strenuous
Five to six mile hike into the project camp site; the first few miles are an easy warm up to the last stretch that is a steeper climb. Carrying packs and tools. 

Project Work: 3/5 Moderately Strenuous
Focus on tree removal and basic trail maintenance. Digging, swinging tools, saw work and brushing.