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Dishman Hills - Philips Creek

Day Work Party

Mon Mar 23, 2026: 8:30 AM — 3:30 PM

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Region

Eastern Washington — Spokane Area/Coeur d'Alene

Crew Leader: Holly Weiler

Flying L Trail near the orchard. Photo by TrailKat.

Overview

Philips Creek trailhead is the eastside access point to the Glenrose Unit of Dishman Hills Conservation Area. It used to be know as the Flying L Ranch. We will be addressing erosion issues and completing some brushing work on this annual maintenance work party.

About the Area

We will be working to address erosion damage to the Flying L Trail, and as time allows, the Inside Passage Trail. Winter weather has compounded erosion issues following the summer of 2024 wildfire on the Flying L Trail, so we will give special attention to clearing and improving existing drain dips along the trail.

What to Expect

We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference! No experience is necessary.

Project Description

This is an annual maintenance project with special attention paid to improving the function of existing drainage features, along with completing some much-needed brushing work.

Hiking Information

Our hike to the project site is expected to be 3 to 4 miles roundtrip over rolling terrain

Schedule

  • 8:30 AM: Be ready to sign in and meet the crew, rain or shine
  • 8:35 AM: Gather for a safety briefing, then hike to the project site
  • Morning: Work at your own pace, and take breaks throughout the day
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch on the trail
  • Afternoon: Consider trying a new task before wrapping up the day's work
  • 3:30 PM: Sign out after enjoying refreshments at the trailhead

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information

Get ready for a great day outside!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

  • No experience is necessary—just bring a great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need
  • Expect to be physically active at your own pace for up to 6 hours on uneven terrain
  • Recommended for ages 10 and older; under 14 must be accompanied by an adult and a parental consent form must be signed for anyone under 18

What to Wear

Required:

  • Sturdy closed-toe shoes
  • Work gloves
  • Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, or safety glasses)
  • Long pants

Recommended:

  • Sturdy work or hiking boots
  • Long sleeved shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

What to Bring

  • Lunch and plenty of water
  • Rain jacket and pants
  • Extra warm clothing in case of wet or cold weather
  • A pack to carry your personal gear
  • A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

Firearms and weapons are not allowed.

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Directions

From I-90: Take Argonne Road exit, #287. Drive south on Argonne Rd, continue past Sprague Avenue onto Dishman-Mica Road. Approximately 3.6 miles from I-90 turn right on Schafer Road at a stoplight. Follow Schafer Road for 0.5 miles. Turn right on Cimmaron and follow for 0.3 miles. The parking area is just across Sunderland Drive.

Note: Please follow the written directions above instead of using a GPS device. This will ensure that you get to the correct meeting location for this work party. The location of the pinpoint below is only approximate.

Getting to WTA work parties can involve travel on rough, unpaved roads in areas without cellular service and without street addresses that can be accurately used by navigation devices. Unless specifically noted otherwise, routes can generally be traveled by all types of vehicles. Volunteers with limited experience driving on unpaved mountain roads may want to allow extra time, beyond what is recommended in the directions above, to get to the meeting location.

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