5 ways to connect with WTA this spring

If getting outdoors brings you joy, WTA can help —we have a little something for anyone looking to enjoy the outdoors. Here are five ways to engage with WTA in the coming months. 

Mark your calendars

Hike the State is May 21 and Washington Trails Day is June 22 . These events include opportunities to engage with WTA and the hiking community across the state.

Stay informed

Subscribe to our newsletters — Trail News, Trail Action Network and Families Go Hiking — for hiking information and inspiration to get outside all year long. 

Connecting with WTA is easier than ever. Photos by Courtney Baxter, Donna Jeffery and Nicole Masih-Théberge

Make a difference

Volunteer to help us build and maintain trails in 2024, whether it will be your first or 100th time doing so. Remember that work parties happen year-round, and there are some major perks, such as earning a free parking pass. 

Connect in person

Find an event to attend on our hiker events page. Consistently updated with current free or low-cost gatherings, classes and activities across Washington, the hiker events page can be an easy one-stop way to stay connected. 

Go on a hike

Tell us about your latest adventure in a trip report (if you don’t have one, first make a My Backpack account, which lets you save hikes and get recommendations). Your report doesn’t have to be elaborate. A short description of conditions goes a long way.