Washington Trails
Association
Trails for everyone, forever
Washington Trails
AssociationTrails for everyone, forever
Washington Trails Association is on a mission to connect everyone to the outdoors and build a community that gives back to trails and public lands.
Washington Trails Association is on a mission to connect everyone to the outdoors and build a community that gives back to trails and public lands.
Our work is rooted in core beliefs about the power of nature and the importance of communities in driving change. We believe:
WTA began in 1966 as Signpost magazine and has grown into a trusted resource for connecting communities to the outdoors and helping people plan trips with confidence. Our website and hiking guide provide free, high-quality information that empowers hikers of all skill levels, while our trail crews are a vital part of keeping outdoor spaces maintained and accessible for everyone.
For over 60 years, a passionate community of members, partners, staff and volunteers have powered our work. Together, we have raised our voices through advocacy, lowering barriers and inspiring people to get outside and give back — from local greenspaces to the deep backcountry.
Spider meadows. Photo by Paul Raymaker.
Staff and Board: Meet our board of directors and friendly staff who support WTA's work through outreach, program management, advocacy, administration and more.
Members: Through their generous donations, our members fuel all of our work, from our website to our statewide trail maintenance and advocacy efforts.
Contributors: Members of our community write for WTA's online Hiking Guide and Washington Trails magazine.
Corporate Partners: Our work would not be possible without support from our corporate partners.
Volunteers: Our amazing, hard-working volunteers are why WTA's programs can accomplish so much for Washington's trails every year. We have outreach volunteers who speak to hikers at trailheads and in their communities year round, app volunteers who code for WTA Trailblazer, and office volunteers who help us keep things running in admin and our Outdoor Leadership Training program. And of course there are the trail maintenance volunteers! Watch the video below to hear from a few of our trail maintenance volunteers about why they give back to trails.
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