Hiking Info

Hiker on the summit of Mount Pugh. By Paul Dreyfuss

It's important to be prepared when you're out hiking Washington's rugged terrain. This section provides tips on how to stay safe, information on how and where to hike with children or dogs, ranger contacts and much more. It also highlights WTA's Guided Hikes for families and wildland protection hiking series.

• Nature on Trail: WTA's online field guide to plants and animals found on Washington's trails and wild places.
  
• Seasonal Hiking Information:  Seasonal tips for staying safe and finding great hikes.
  

• Hiking Basics:  Ten Essentials, Hiking Etiquette and our Flora & Fauna guides are here.
  
• Hiking with Children:  Information and resources about how to have fun when hiking with children, youth involvement opportunities, and more.
• Ranger Station Contacts:  Web addresses and phone numbers for Forest Service Districts and National Parks in Washington, including links to their trail condition, road condition and camping pages.
  
• Families Go Hiking Guides: It's never too early to expose a child to the wonders of the nature. Logistically, however, it can be a bit tricky. To help guide your family into the great outdoors, we've put together six regional hiking guides with a kid-friendly perspective.