Washington Trails Association
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Washington Trails Association is a nonprofit organization that protects and maintains our hiking trails.
Check us out at wta.org
Check us out at wta.org
WTA volunteers and members made our work possible all year. That’s why we’re hosting a series of events this fall to show our appreciation.
Join a virtual event on Nov 3 to get involved, enter a raffle giveaway and more: www.wta.org/volunteer/schedule/workparty/a2mPB0000033Ppm
Join a virtual event on Nov 3 to get involved, enter a raffle giveaway and more: www.wta.org/volunteer/schedule/workparty/a2mPB0000033Ppm
October 28, 2025 at 3:01 PM
WTA volunteers and members made our work possible all year. That’s why we’re hosting a series of events this fall to show our appreciation.
Join a virtual event on Nov 3 to get involved, enter a raffle giveaway and more: www.wta.org/volunteer/schedule/workparty/a2mPB0000033Ppm
Join a virtual event on Nov 3 to get involved, enter a raffle giveaway and more: www.wta.org/volunteer/schedule/workparty/a2mPB0000033Ppm
Join WTA for a free webinar to learn about the Outdoor Leadership Training Program: www.tfaforms.com/5199803
Th program empowers educators with skills lead outdoor trips for their communities. The program covers workshops around hiking, camping, snowshoeing and backpacking.
Th program empowers educators with skills lead outdoor trips for their communities. The program covers workshops around hiking, camping, snowshoeing and backpacking.
October 23, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Join WTA for a free webinar to learn about the Outdoor Leadership Training Program: www.tfaforms.com/5199803
Th program empowers educators with skills lead outdoor trips for their communities. The program covers workshops around hiking, camping, snowshoeing and backpacking.
Th program empowers educators with skills lead outdoor trips for their communities. The program covers workshops around hiking, camping, snowshoeing and backpacking.
Golden guardians — a mother mountain goat and her two kids — stand on a rocky outcrop in the North Cascades.
This image is the Grand Prize Winner of our 2024 Northwest Exposure Photo Contest, as captured by Devon Pradhuman 🐐
📸 Photo by Devon Pradhuman
This image is the Grand Prize Winner of our 2024 Northwest Exposure Photo Contest, as captured by Devon Pradhuman 🐐
📸 Photo by Devon Pradhuman
October 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Golden guardians — a mother mountain goat and her two kids — stand on a rocky outcrop in the North Cascades.
This image is the Grand Prize Winner of our 2024 Northwest Exposure Photo Contest, as captured by Devon Pradhuman 🐐
📸 Photo by Devon Pradhuman
This image is the Grand Prize Winner of our 2024 Northwest Exposure Photo Contest, as captured by Devon Pradhuman 🐐
📸 Photo by Devon Pradhuman
Consider visiting trails managed by state, county or city agencies to get your fall fix this #autumn. Colors are popping everywhere, and you don't need to travel into the snow or onto federal public lands to find them.
📸 Photos by trip reporter ZhuckYu
📸 Photos by trip reporter ZhuckYu
October 16, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Consider visiting trails managed by state, county or city agencies to get your fall fix this #autumn. Colors are popping everywhere, and you don't need to travel into the snow or onto federal public lands to find them.
📸 Photos by trip reporter ZhuckYu
📸 Photos by trip reporter ZhuckYu
This Indigenous Peoples' Day, we're hoping you'll join us in respectfully acknowledging the lands we are visiting are the homelands of Indigenous Tribes of the Pacific Northwest. Tribes continue to rely on and share in the management of these lands today.
October 13, 2025 at 5:06 PM
This Indigenous Peoples' Day, we're hoping you'll join us in respectfully acknowledging the lands we are visiting are the homelands of Indigenous Tribes of the Pacific Northwest. Tribes continue to rely on and share in the management of these lands today.
#Washington has some of the best land-based #WhaleWatching locations in the world. If you're lucky over the next few weeks, you might even spot killer whale (orca) calf: www.wta.org/go-outside/s... 🐳
📸 Orca calf photos by Victoria Obermeyer
📸 Orca calf photos by Victoria Obermeyer
September 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
#Washington has some of the best land-based #WhaleWatching locations in the world. If you're lucky over the next few weeks, you might even spot killer whale (orca) calf: www.wta.org/go-outside/s... 🐳
📸 Orca calf photos by Victoria Obermeyer
📸 Orca calf photos by Victoria Obermeyer
"May trails be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out." – Lady Galadriel
Just because we’re past Labor Day doesn’t mean that hiking season is over. Find hikes, read trip reports and learn the latest about trails statewide at wta.org
Just because we’re past Labor Day doesn’t mean that hiking season is over. Find hikes, read trip reports and learn the latest about trails statewide at wta.org
September 12, 2025 at 7:18 PM
"May trails be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out." – Lady Galadriel
Just because we’re past Labor Day doesn’t mean that hiking season is over. Find hikes, read trip reports and learn the latest about trails statewide at wta.org
Just because we’re past Labor Day doesn’t mean that hiking season is over. Find hikes, read trip reports and learn the latest about trails statewide at wta.org
Which pika do you identify with after a fun Labor Day Weekend? Drop an emoji in the thread to let us know 👇🏼
😴 Sleepy pika
🥗 Munchy pika
🥔 Potato pika
Whether your weekend was full of rest of full of hiking, we hope it was a good one!
📸 Photos by Dylan Hsu, Mary Campbell and Elston Hill
😴 Sleepy pika
🥗 Munchy pika
🥔 Potato pika
Whether your weekend was full of rest of full of hiking, we hope it was a good one!
📸 Photos by Dylan Hsu, Mary Campbell and Elston Hill
September 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Which pika do you identify with after a fun Labor Day Weekend? Drop an emoji in the thread to let us know 👇🏼
😴 Sleepy pika
🥗 Munchy pika
🥔 Potato pika
Whether your weekend was full of rest of full of hiking, we hope it was a good one!
📸 Photos by Dylan Hsu, Mary Campbell and Elston Hill
😴 Sleepy pika
🥗 Munchy pika
🥔 Potato pika
Whether your weekend was full of rest of full of hiking, we hope it was a good one!
📸 Photos by Dylan Hsu, Mary Campbell and Elston Hill
Don't miss out on Hiker Happy Hour at Gearhouse in Seattle on Sep 4. We'll share about what's coming up for trails in the area and ways you can get involved.
Tickets are only $25 and include a drink, appetizers AND an annual WTA membership: give.wta.org/event/hiker-happy-hour-seattle-9-2025/e703341
Tickets are only $25 and include a drink, appetizers AND an annual WTA membership: give.wta.org/event/hiker-happy-hour-seattle-9-2025/e703341
August 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Don't miss out on Hiker Happy Hour at Gearhouse in Seattle on Sep 4. We'll share about what's coming up for trails in the area and ways you can get involved.
Tickets are only $25 and include a drink, appetizers AND an annual WTA membership: give.wta.org/event/hiker-happy-hour-seattle-9-2025/e703341
Tickets are only $25 and include a drink, appetizers AND an annual WTA membership: give.wta.org/event/hiker-happy-hour-seattle-9-2025/e703341
Gotta hike 'em all! The world of #Pokémon and Washington trails have something in common: they’re both incredibly diverse. But, which trails would be home to which Pokémon?
Find out: www.wta.org/go-outside/seasonal-hikes/summer-destinations/washington-hikes-or-pokemon-types
Find out: www.wta.org/go-outside/seasonal-hikes/summer-destinations/washington-hikes-or-pokemon-types
August 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Gotta hike 'em all! The world of #Pokémon and Washington trails have something in common: they’re both incredibly diverse. But, which trails would be home to which Pokémon?
Find out: www.wta.org/go-outside/seasonal-hikes/summer-destinations/washington-hikes-or-pokemon-types
Find out: www.wta.org/go-outside/seasonal-hikes/summer-destinations/washington-hikes-or-pokemon-types
Build your fall hiking wish list with local experts from WTA tomorrow, 8/27, at Hike the State 🍂
We'll go over autumn trail recommendations, tips and tricks at this free online event. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We'll go over autumn trail recommendations, tips and tricks at this free online event. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
August 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Build your fall hiking wish list with local experts from WTA tomorrow, 8/27, at Hike the State 🍂
We'll go over autumn trail recommendations, tips and tricks at this free online event. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
We'll go over autumn trail recommendations, tips and tricks at this free online event. Register: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Sometimes, trails are GOod. Other times, they're Very Rock.
Every trip report helps, even if they're #ShortAndSweet. Share how your weekend outings went at wta.org/tripreports
📸 Trip reports by hikers decan, Sara Dutenhoefer, sozero and Franzilla
Every trip report helps, even if they're #ShortAndSweet. Share how your weekend outings went at wta.org/tripreports
📸 Trip reports by hikers decan, Sara Dutenhoefer, sozero and Franzilla
August 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Sometimes, trails are GOod. Other times, they're Very Rock.
Every trip report helps, even if they're #ShortAndSweet. Share how your weekend outings went at wta.org/tripreports
📸 Trip reports by hikers decan, Sara Dutenhoefer, sozero and Franzilla
Every trip report helps, even if they're #ShortAndSweet. Share how your weekend outings went at wta.org/tripreports
📸 Trip reports by hikers decan, Sara Dutenhoefer, sozero and Franzilla
#Seattle hikers! Join #Washington Trails Association at Gearhouse in Seattle for a night of talking trails with fellow #hikers.
WTA will share updates about what’s coming up for trails in the area and ways you can get involved with trails and public lands this year: give.wta.org/event/hiker-...
WTA will share updates about what’s coming up for trails in the area and ways you can get involved with trails and public lands this year: give.wta.org/event/hiker-...
August 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
#Seattle hikers! Join #Washington Trails Association at Gearhouse in Seattle for a night of talking trails with fellow #hikers.
WTA will share updates about what’s coming up for trails in the area and ways you can get involved with trails and public lands this year: give.wta.org/event/hiker-...
WTA will share updates about what’s coming up for trails in the area and ways you can get involved with trails and public lands this year: give.wta.org/event/hiker-...
Want handpicked fall trail recommendations directly from Washington Trails Association staff?
Whether you’re new to hiking in Washington or an experienced trekker, we’ll have a trail to suggest for you 🍂
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3517522510632/WN_SnDK2_49TOaZo6Fk-Tu75Q
Whether you’re new to hiking in Washington or an experienced trekker, we’ll have a trail to suggest for you 🍂
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3517522510632/WN_SnDK2_49TOaZo6Fk-Tu75Q
August 20, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Want handpicked fall trail recommendations directly from Washington Trails Association staff?
Whether you’re new to hiking in Washington or an experienced trekker, we’ll have a trail to suggest for you 🍂
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3517522510632/WN_SnDK2_49TOaZo6Fk-Tu75Q
Whether you’re new to hiking in Washington or an experienced trekker, we’ll have a trail to suggest for you 🍂
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/3517522510632/WN_SnDK2_49TOaZo6Fk-Tu75Q
We're entering the thick of berry-picking season in #Washington. Here's how to use WTA trip reports to learn where others are finding them:
🍓 go to www.wta.org/tripreports
🍓 tick the "ripe berries" filter
🍓 hike, eat and file a trip report of your own!
🍓 go to www.wta.org/tripreports
🍓 tick the "ripe berries" filter
🍓 hike, eat and file a trip report of your own!
August 15, 2025 at 3:59 PM
We're entering the thick of berry-picking season in #Washington. Here's how to use WTA trip reports to learn where others are finding them:
🍓 go to www.wta.org/tripreports
🍓 tick the "ripe berries" filter
🍓 hike, eat and file a trip report of your own!
🍓 go to www.wta.org/tripreports
🍓 tick the "ripe berries" filter
🍓 hike, eat and file a trip report of your own!
Did you know you can check the status of #wildfires and air quality statewide using WTA’s Hike Finder Map and Trailblazer mobile app?
Visit our Hike Finder Map at wta.org/hikefinder and toggle on the map layer filters to learn where to find smoke-free skies 🔥
Visit our Hike Finder Map at wta.org/hikefinder and toggle on the map layer filters to learn where to find smoke-free skies 🔥
August 14, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Did you know you can check the status of #wildfires and air quality statewide using WTA’s Hike Finder Map and Trailblazer mobile app?
Visit our Hike Finder Map at wta.org/hikefinder and toggle on the map layer filters to learn where to find smoke-free skies 🔥
Visit our Hike Finder Map at wta.org/hikefinder and toggle on the map layer filters to learn where to find smoke-free skies 🔥
Get hiking tips, tricks and trail recommendations from WTA staff this August at Hike the State! Our staff will share resources and inspire you to plan your next great adventure on Washington trails: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2117522506667/WN_SnDK2_49TOaZo6Fk-Tu75Q
📸 Photo by William Chambers
📸 Photo by William Chambers
August 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Get hiking tips, tricks and trail recommendations from WTA staff this August at Hike the State! Our staff will share resources and inspire you to plan your next great adventure on Washington trails: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/2117522506667/WN_SnDK2_49TOaZo6Fk-Tu75Q
📸 Photo by William Chambers
📸 Photo by William Chambers
“3-2-1 HIKE-A-THON!”
It’s August 1, which means that Hike-a-Thon has officially begun! And as part of our annual fundraiser, hikers will be logging miles to raise money for trails ALL MONTH LONG!
There’s still time to sign up: give.wta.org/campaign/hike-a-thon-2025/c694069?c_src=hat25social8125
It’s August 1, which means that Hike-a-Thon has officially begun! And as part of our annual fundraiser, hikers will be logging miles to raise money for trails ALL MONTH LONG!
There’s still time to sign up: give.wta.org/campaign/hike-a-thon-2025/c694069?c_src=hat25social8125
August 1, 2025 at 3:07 PM
“3-2-1 HIKE-A-THON!”
It’s August 1, which means that Hike-a-Thon has officially begun! And as part of our annual fundraiser, hikers will be logging miles to raise money for trails ALL MONTH LONG!
There’s still time to sign up: give.wta.org/campaign/hike-a-thon-2025/c694069?c_src=hat25social8125
It’s August 1, which means that Hike-a-Thon has officially begun! And as part of our annual fundraiser, hikers will be logging miles to raise money for trails ALL MONTH LONG!
There’s still time to sign up: give.wta.org/campaign/hike-a-thon-2025/c694069?c_src=hat25social8125
The WTA work party motto is “Be safe, have fun and get some work done.” And that’s exactly what we do statewide, all while getting our hands dirty improving public lands for future generations. What our work parties lack in luxury they make up for in fun projects, camaraderie and candy breaks.
July 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The WTA work party motto is “Be safe, have fun and get some work done.” And that’s exactly what we do statewide, all while getting our hands dirty improving public lands for future generations. What our work parties lack in luxury they make up for in fun projects, camaraderie and candy breaks.
Our public lands and the memories we make there really are the point.
But right now, our federal public lands are struggling. A gift today helps WTA step up to support our friends at the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service:
give.wta.org/campaign/694...
But right now, our federal public lands are struggling. A gift today helps WTA step up to support our friends at the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service:
give.wta.org/campaign/694...
July 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Our public lands and the memories we make there really are the point.
But right now, our federal public lands are struggling. A gift today helps WTA step up to support our friends at the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service:
give.wta.org/campaign/694...
But right now, our federal public lands are struggling. A gift today helps WTA step up to support our friends at the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service:
give.wta.org/campaign/694...
You can mitigate risk on your outings by learning a bit of info ahead of time — and WTA can help you get there.
Check out our Hiking Guide at www.wta.org/hikingguide for THE most comprehensive database of hikes in #Washington, written by local hiking experts and vetted by WTA staff.
Check out our Hiking Guide at www.wta.org/hikingguide for THE most comprehensive database of hikes in #Washington, written by local hiking experts and vetted by WTA staff.
July 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
You can mitigate risk on your outings by learning a bit of info ahead of time — and WTA can help you get there.
Check out our Hiking Guide at www.wta.org/hikingguide for THE most comprehensive database of hikes in #Washington, written by local hiking experts and vetted by WTA staff.
Check out our Hiking Guide at www.wta.org/hikingguide for THE most comprehensive database of hikes in #Washington, written by local hiking experts and vetted by WTA staff.
KUOW Public Radio Seattle Now recently sat down with a WTA staffer and volunteer to chat about the importance of trail maintenance, stewardship and education.
Learn what you can do to support the trails you love 🎧 www.kuow.org/stories/it-t...
#NonProfit #Stewardship #Washington
Learn what you can do to support the trails you love 🎧 www.kuow.org/stories/it-t...
#NonProfit #Stewardship #Washington
July 9, 2025 at 5:22 PM
KUOW Public Radio Seattle Now recently sat down with a WTA staffer and volunteer to chat about the importance of trail maintenance, stewardship and education.
Learn what you can do to support the trails you love 🎧 www.kuow.org/stories/it-t...
#NonProfit #Stewardship #Washington
Learn what you can do to support the trails you love 🎧 www.kuow.org/stories/it-t...
#NonProfit #Stewardship #Washington
Leaders across the federal government are proposing giving away #publiclands that belong to all of us. That’s why we recently connected with hikers at trailheads on #Washington Trails Day to spread the word.
Add your voice to protect public lands at www.wta.org/WAtrailsday
Add your voice to protect public lands at www.wta.org/WAtrailsday
June 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Leaders across the federal government are proposing giving away #publiclands that belong to all of us. That’s why we recently connected with hikers at trailheads on #Washington Trails Day to spread the word.
Add your voice to protect public lands at www.wta.org/WAtrailsday
Add your voice to protect public lands at www.wta.org/WAtrailsday
(1/3) One of the easiest ways to protect the trails and natural places you love is leave those places untouched by your visit. Whether you're close to home or deep in the backcountry, practice the following seven guidelines to reduce your impact 👇🏽
June 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
(1/3) One of the easiest ways to protect the trails and natural places you love is leave those places untouched by your visit. Whether you're close to home or deep in the backcountry, practice the following seven guidelines to reduce your impact 👇🏽