Hike-a-Thon vibe check: How’s everyone doing so far?

It’s mid-August, which means one thing: Hike-a-Thon is in full swing! The best place to be on the internet right now is the Hike-a-Thon Facebook group, where dedicated participants are sharing their adventures and cheering each other on as they raise money for trails.

Check out the Facebook group if you’re looking for some trail inspiration, and if you’re looking to make a donation, head to the Hike-a-Thon website. When you donate to Hike-a-Thon, you’ll become a member or renew your membership with WTA. 

It’s also not too late to join in on the hiking and fundraising fun! You can register for Hike-a-Thon any time before Aug. 30. And if you raise $35 or more, we’ll send you this year’s commemorative t-shirt.

Current Hike-a-Thon stats

Registered Hike-a-Thon participants: 470
Teams registered: 80
Dollars raised for trails: $99,000+
Marmot sightings: Countless
Being part of the Hike-a-Thon community: Priceless :)

"Urban hiking on a beautiful morning!" — Hike-a-Thoner Mary Richardson

"I convinced a friend to join me today at Mt. Pilchuck. We didn’t see any of Miles’s marmot family, but did spot a lot of his pika cousins 😍" — Hike-a-Thoner Katie White

"Day 1: James and I kicked off Hike-a-Thon with a trip over to Kitsap and Bainbridge Island. We visited our third Dambo troll, earned a junior ranger badge at the Japanese Exclusion Memorial, hiked around Pritchard Park, checked out Halls Hill Labyrinth and Blakely Harbor, and explored Old Mill Park (in Silverdale). Lots of blackberries out on the trails right now. We also ran into another group of Hike-a-Thoners on the ferry who were headed off on a much bigger adventure." — Hike-a-Thoner Jennifer Bradwin

"Miles the Marmot is having an awesome time trekking in Peru!"  — Hike-a-Thoner Barb Roesgen Shultz