Photo by Brian Christianson

Stewardship Trips
Registration open May 1st!

Every year, Great Burn Conservation Alliance sends volunteer crews into the Great Burn Proposed Wilderness. Projects on each trip range from pulling rogue weed infestations, reporting trail conditions, naturalizing pop-up campsites, and reporting wildlife observations. There is a pre-trip meeting before each trip to sort out logistics, meet trip leaders, and answer any questions. These are really fun, relaxed trips that always get rave reviews!

**We will follow current state regulations for social distancing on these trips. Needless to say, things are changing rapidly, so we will update specific information closer to the trip departure date. **

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French Lake via North Fork of Fish Creek (July 10-12)
Climb along the North Fork of Fish Creek, past the Greenwood Cabins, and to the beautiful French Lake. There have been reports of a large St John’s Wort infestation, and GBCA volunteers will find and map the location for future management. ​

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Cache Creek (July 24-26)
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GBCA volunteers have been working in this area for nearly a decade, and have made a huge impact on rogue weed infestations in the drainage. Gently climb along the beautiful Cache Creek into some of the most remote backcountry in the Great Burn!

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Heart Lake pit toilet install (August 8)
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In recent years, visitation to Heart Lake has increased dramatically. Unfortunately this means the resident goat herd has become habituated to humans. To help manage attractants, GBCA volunteers will help install a second pit toilet at the Heart Lake inlet. Many hands make light work, so grab a friend and join in! Lunch provided!

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Leo Lake  (August 27-29)
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GBCA volunteers will hike from Schley trailhead and head south along the MT/ID stateline, passing through the Irish Basin, and ending at Leo Lake. This is for adventurous folks wanting to do a bit of off trail hiking! Opportunities to explore Shale Mountain or Cache Saddle. Volunteers will naturalize campsites and monitor for weeds and mountain goats. This trip offers incredible vistas into Kelly Creek and Cache Creek!

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University of Montana student trip (September 5-7)
Info coming soon

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University of Montana student trip (September 18-19)
Info coming soon

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We can't wait to hit the trail with you!