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Winter Snowplay

It's time to clean off those snowshoes and skis and head into our wintery weather. But before you do, take the time to be prepared for all conditions.

We've made it easy for you by putting all of our Winter Recreation information in one place. Here you'll learn about how to stay safe in wintery weather, determine road & weather conditions, figure out the Sno-Park system and find a destination that suits you.

...Go to WTA's Winter Recreation section

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Openings on the NRTP Advisory Committee

Posted November 19, 2009 by Jonathan Guzzo.

The Recreation and Conservation Office is seeking people with specific skills and expertise in recreation trails and planning to fill positions on the NRTP Advisory Committee.

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Programs

Trail Projects Await Promised Dollars

Each year, hundreds of thousands of hikers venture onto backcountry trails in Washington state that are maintained with funds from a little known federal program called the National Recreation Trails Program (NRTP).

Our trail maintenance program is dependent on these funds, and right now the spigot of the NRTP cash flow has dried up due to an unexplained holdup at the Department of Transportation, as well as a change in Congressional funding.

Where to Go Now

West Tiger

The West Tiger Mountain trails are some of the best places to hike this time of year. Choose the route described in our Hiking Guide or consult your map and make your own adventure. Note that there can be snow on the trail, especially at the summits, so be prepared or stay at low elevations.

To read WTA's Hiking Guide description for the West Tiger, click here.

Photo of Mt. Pete & Mt. Defiance by KarenP.

Go hiking

Rainy Day Hikes

If you'd rather not head for the snow, try one of our Rainy Day Hikes. These are usually snow-free hikes that are as enjoyable on a rainy day as they are are on a sunny one. From the North Cascades to the Columbia Gorge, there is a hike for you.

Need further inspiration? Check out where fellow hikers are going in WTA's Trip Reports.

Photo by Evan Buehler.

Recent trip reports

Browse freshest trip reports, search trip reports, or write a report. Before heading out on trail, check the current weather forecast, fire conditions, pack the ten essentials, and tell someone where you're headed and when you'll return.

Whitehorse Rail Trail, North Cascades. "The beaver ponds are a mere few minutes walk, and very pretty with reflections." - Kim Brown, 11.15.09
Dungeness Spit, Olympic Peninsula. "We made it to the Lighthouse and were greeted by inn keepers who were full of hospitality." - Hikingqueen, 11.14.09

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"Mount Stuart", by Andrea Yarber.

Photo Gallery Update: WTA's Photo Gallery is undergoing maintenance. If you submit photos, they may not appear in the gallery for some time. Thanks for your patience. You can still browse!

Volunteer Hours IN 2009

WTA volunteers have worked 89.730 hours maintaining Washington's trails so far in 2009! Thank you!

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