Washington Trails Association

Washington Trails Association Celebrating 60 years of connecting everyone to the outdoors and building a community that gives back to trails and public lands.

State-managed lands are fee-free today in commemoration of Juneteenth. That means no entry fee or parking pass required ...
06/19/2026

State-managed lands are fee-free today in commemoration of Juneteenth. That means no entry fee or parking pass required for trails managed by:

🌲 Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
🌲 Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission
🌲 Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Wherever you recreate today, we wish you joy, rest and community.

📸 Photo by trip reporter Jasper & the Girl Scouts

Now that wildfire season is upon us, use WTA's wildfire and AQI forecast layers on our Hike Finder Map to plan your next...
06/18/2026

Now that wildfire season is upon us, use WTA's wildfire and AQI forecast layers on our Hike Finder Map to plan your next hike!

Fee-free lands on Juneteenth, WTA is hiring, an Outdoor Leadership Training backpacking workshop and more on this week's Hiker Headlines.

06/18/2026

WTA trip reports make us want to sing 🎵

That’s why we’ve partnered with .and.tunes for this friendly melody to remind you that a little hiker etiquette goes a long way!

Following Leave No Trace and being considerate of others creates a positive trail culture. Want to go a step further? Share a trip report with WTA to help others get outside and do the same.

Happy hiking 👋

🎥 Trails and Tunes/Luke Borsten

06/18/2026

Start planning your hikes for the Washington Trail Association’s annual Hike-A-Thon fundraiser durin

We're hiring A Trail Crew Leader - Roving to lead work parties through October 15. Priority application date: July 6Wor...
06/17/2026

We're hiring A Trail Crew Leader - Roving to lead work parties through October 15.

Priority application date: July 6

Work will initially take place in the South Puget Sound area (leading single-day & multi-day volunteer work parties), and will transition to supporting events throughout the state.

Your WTA trip reports help land managers know where to focus their efforts.This May, the Cle Elum Ranger District Wilder...
06/15/2026

Your WTA trip reports help land managers know where to focus their efforts.

This May, the Cle Elum Ranger District Wilderness and Trail Crew scouted rough conditions at Deception Pass Trail #1376 in U.S. Forest Service - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Trip reports like this help land managers respond to storm damage on trails and help other hikers stay safe.

Any amount of information in a trip report helps. Try to include information about obstacles, washouts and damage. And don’t forget: a picture says a thousand words!

📸 Photo by Cle Elum Ranger District Wilderness and Trail Crew ⁠

Not only does the Seattle-area have some awesome hiking — it also has a great transit system. With thousands of traveler...
06/14/2026

Not only does the Seattle-area have some awesome hiking — it also has a great transit system.

With thousands of travelers visiting Seattle for the World Cup, now’s the perfect time to ditch your car in favor of public transit 🚋

📸 Photos by trip reporters Kristen H, AustinEats, HikerVick and therealmchoy

06/13/2026

Summer is almost here — kick it off with a bang with the latest updates from trails.⁠

Going outside is a form of self-care. But what does self-care look like for WTA staff when playing outside has us tucker...
06/13/2026

Going outside is a form of self-care. But what does self-care look like for WTA staff when playing outside has us tuckered out?

Here are a few ways WTA staff keeps energized 👇️

🖌️ Washington Trails Editor Jessi brings watercolors on trail
🪥 Senior Policy and Planning Manager Michael practices dental hygiene
🥪 Senior Development Coordinator Catherine refuels with the help of a friend
📖 Chief Programs Officer Kindra unwinds with a good book

📸 Photos by WTA staff

Highway 20 is scheduled to open June 19, Artist Point road is open NOW, grab drinks with WTA at Hiker Happy Hour and mor...
06/11/2026

Highway 20 is scheduled to open June 19, Artist Point road is open NOW, grab drinks with WTA at Hiker Happy Hour and more on this week's Hiker Headlines.

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