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We will connect all communities to trails

WTA will help people get outside and give back to trails and public lands.

The importance of trails and public lands is clearer than ever.

As more people seek the mental and physical benefits of time in nature, demand for outdoor experiences continues to increase, putting pressure on our vital landscapes. People are recognizing how responsible recreation supports economies, health and quality of life, underscoring how important it is to protect outdoor spaces.

To meet this moment, WTA works to expand access to reliable information on how to recreate responsibly and create opportunities for individuals to come together to ensure safe, welcoming and well-maintained trails and public lands.

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With the help of volunteers and supported by member and partner funding, WTA’s trail maintenance crews work more than 160,000 hours a year. That labor is worth about $5 million annually. Our trail maintenance program is the largest of its kind in the nation. Learn more about WTA’s trail work and how to volunteer.

"I admire WTA’s efforts to make the outdoors  more inclusive through programs that remove barriers, like gear libraries and shared identity work parties. WTA’s tireless work on trail maintenance ensures the trails I love will be around for my daughter to enjoy for years to come." — WTA Trail Action Network member
Hiker enjoying a high meadow. Hiker enjoying a high meadow. Photo by Anne Pham