East Pasayten Wilderness: Horseshoe Basin to Teapot Dome — Log Out and Maintenance

Date/Time
Date(s): 07/18/2023 - 07/25/2023
All Day

Spaces
Total: 12 / Remaining: 6

Location
Disappointment & Goodenough Trailheads

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Project Profile

• Region: Northeast Washington
• Experience: Backpacking experience recommended
• Ages: adults; 16–17 with guardian consent
• Difficulty:  Difficult (due to hike length)
• Hike Length: over 6 miles
• Trip Type: Backcountry Trip, Drop-in Work Party
• Trip Duration: Multi-day
• Project Type: Log Out, Brush Out, Tread Work, Protection (tread repairs, drains, structures)

Project Description

For some volunteers, using crosscut saws and camping out in the Pasayten Wilderness with a seasoned trail crew is as good as it gets!

On this backcountry trip our crew will backpack out to “Fireplace Camp” at the foot of Haig Mountain on the PNT/ Boundary TR 533. This 10.5 mile hike from the Goodenough Trailhead takes about 7 hours on foot.

From our backcountry camp we’ll work west, cutting logs along a 5 mile stretch of the PNT toward Teapot Dome. Once this section of corridor is clear, we’ll turn our attention to tread work.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to camp out with the crew. They’ll take turns using a big crosscut saw to cut logs, and smaller hand saws and loppers to cut saplings and brush from the trail. PNTA sawyers can also use volunteer “swampers” to help remove freshly cut branches and logs from the trail. 

Please note, this is a physically challenging trip in a rugged and remote wilderness area. Previous backpacking experience is highly recommended, but no trail crew experience is necessary. The PNTA provides tools, personal protective equipment, and training.

See Resources (below) for Frequently Asked Questions and packing recommendations.

Project Details

• PNTA Last Worked Here: 2022
• Project Leader: Kristin Ackerman
• Trail Crew Leader(s): Hannah & Sam
• Trip Time: up to 8+ hrs daily, + drive time
  • Note: PNTA staff work a full day, but volunteer crew members are always welcome to participate at their own pace for as long as they like.
  • Adult participants may backpack in/out of the backcountry camp on their own timeframe; however, unaccompanied minors must remain with the crew for the full duration of the trip.
    • There will NOT be a guide available to escort volunteers to/from the project site on a separate timeframes.
• Hike Distance: up to 6–8 miles round trip daily
• Spots Available: 2
• Meals: Included for multi-day participants who register & enroll by Tues July 11th
• Cost: Free

Other Location Info

• Land Manager: Colville National Forest — Tonasket Ranger District
• Rendezvous Location: Goodenough Trailhead (end of Fourteenmile Rd)
• Staging Area: Goodneough Trailhead
• Camping: Disperse camp in the backcountry with the PNTA crews 
• Directions: See Location for directions

Register for this Party

Note: If you’ve already booked a spot on this trip and you’d like to book additional spots for other members of your group, or view the booking options again, then log out of your pnt.org account (if applicable) and reload this page.