This trip is open to BIPOC community members only. GBCA is excited to offer this trip in partnership with Here Montana. Bonanza Lakes are special, lesser traveled lakes in the Sheep Mountain-Stateline Roadless Area. Join us on this trip for the opportunity to learn about GBCA’s stewardship programs and do your part in giving back to this special place! We will start at Cascade Pass along the stateline and work our way to Bonanza Lakes. Along the way, we will handpull pick up any litter, inventory weed populations, and maintain backcountry campsites around the lakes. Volunteers will have the opportunity to engage in afternoon activities such as learning about the history of the area, practicing LNT principles, and engaging in outdoor leadership. If you are interested in fishing at Bonanza Lakes, be sure to have your MT license!
Trailhead: Cascade Pass #738, Superior Ranger District, Lolo National Forest
Closest Town: Superior, MT
**All volunteer trips are subject to change due to ever-changing fire activity.
DIFFICULTY
Hiking
Easy. The hike into Bonanza Lakes has a minimal amount of elevation gain and loss. The trail is in good condition.
Work
Easy. Work will include inventorying and hand pulling weeds and cleaning up campsites. Cleaning up on the hike in will allow for frequent breaks.
ITINERARY
Day 1 | We will meet at the Cascade Pass trailhead at 0900MT. After a trailhead briefing, we will work our way up the trail while cleaning up any litter and inventorying noxious weed populations.. At the lake, we will set up camp and clean up campsites. There will be plenty of time in the afternoon for swimming and fishing. 2.5 miles, 350ft elevation gain, 450ft elevation loss.
Day 2 | After breakfast, we will pack up camp and finish up any work that needs to be done. We will be back to the trailhead between mid morning and lunchtime. 2.5 miles, 450ft elevation gain, 350ft elevation loss.
Great Burn Conservation Alliance trips are free. Each volunteer will be required to make a 100% refundable deposit to secure a trip spot. The cost of the deposit is $50, which will be returned if you cancel at least 3 weeks before your scheduled trip or once you attend the trip. A lot of planning goes into these trips and we need to make sure you’re committed! If you are unable to make a deposit, please reach out to volunteer@greatburn.org.