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How WTA Works for Trails and for You

By building connections and looking for creative solutions WTA is helping to create a strong future for trails.

Trail Smarts

Fall Hiking Tips

With snow already falling in some areas it's good to be prepared for changing conditions.

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WTA Opens Second Gear Library

See how this new location in South Puget Sound offers the chance to build new relationships.

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Hiker Headlines: Mountain Snow, Artist Point Closed, Our DEI Work, Listening Sessions

Oct 14, 2021

Trails for Everyone

What We've Learned in Our Work Toward Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Oct 12, 2021

Trails Rebooted

A Plan for Silver Star's Future

Oct 7, 2021

Our Work

Working with volunteers, WTA has helped bring new tools to the hiking community. about our mission.

— Jade Tabony, data scientist and WTA volunteer who helped create WTA's new hike recommender feature

"There are so many areas of this beautiful state that I wouldn't have explored without WTA" — Jade Tabony, data scientist and WTA volunteer who helped create WTA's new hike recommender feature

Bogachiel River by shelbypothier