We will defend Washington’s wild and iconic places

We are at a critical moment. The government agencies tasked with caring  for our public lands are losing the funding and staff needed to manage and sustain our beautiful landscapes, with dire implications for future generations. At the same time, the challenges of climate change and the increasing popularity of outdoor recreation mean more resources are required to keep our public lands safe, accessible and sustainable.

WTA has the technical expertise and engaged community to care for trails in our state’s most beautiful places.

We will: 

• Stand firm against attempts to sell off or reduce protections for public lands and advocate for increased funding for public land managers
• Work statewide with professional and volunteer trail crews to make sure the public places we love are accessible and sustainably managed
• Help sustainably manage trails and public lands through collaborative trail system planning and technical trail support to federal and state land managers

Get involved: 

WTA’s Trail Action Network is a statewide community, over 60,000 members strong … and growing! With the support and action of this passionate network, WTA weighs in on issues and policy that impact hikers — from defending public lands from sell-off attempts to advocating for trail funding and wilderness protection. Learn more and take action. 

"I trust WTA to take a position on issues I care about regarding protection and access for public lands, and to advocate for equity." — WTA Trail Action Network member

Advocate holds "Public lands are not for sale" sign outside Mount Rainier National Park. Photo by Chloe Medina