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Trail work

Which Trails Do We Work On?

With so many trails needing attention, here's how we decide where our crews and volunteers can have the most impact.

Conditions & Access

Hikers Need Roads

But wild weather takes out roads each year, and land management agencies need funding to repair them.

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Your Next Three Hikes

We've released an update of a cool way to find personalized hike suggestions.

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Hiker Headlines: Trailhead Direct, North Cascades Walk-Up Permits, Palouse to Cascades Forest Project

May 19, 2022

Trail Work

How Kitsap County Volunteers Are Building Up Their Trails

May 17, 2022

Ask WTA

How Backcountry Crews Put in Log Bridges in Challenging Locations

May 13, 2022

Our Work

WTA organized our community of advocates to bring in big wins for the outdoors — and that work paid off! about our mission.

— Don Hoch, director of Washington State Parks

WTA served as a leader this legislative session in advocating for additional maintenance funding for our state recreational lands ... — Don Hoch, director of Washington State Parks

Lacamas Park - Round Lake to Lower Falls by Holly and Bryan