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Washington Trails Association has a long history of bringing hikers together to protect the places we love. WTA weighs in on issues and policy that impact hikers — from trail funding to wilderness protection to trail system planning. We advocate for hikers and trails at every level — in Washington, D.C., in halls of the state Capitol in Olympia and in your hometown.
We believe that getting outdoors can inspire hikers to advocate for Washington’s treasured public lands for years to come.
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Our PRIORITIES
Increasing funding for public lands; protecting places from wildlands to parks.
Promoting public transit to trails; investing in roads to trailheads; removing barriers for youth and historically marginalized communities to get outside.
Working with communities and partners to build trail systems for sustainable recreation; empowering individuals to become champions for trails.
Pledge to stay on trail
Trails bring us life-changing outdoor experiences while protecting the wonders surrounding them. But it takes all of us to ensure trails — and the nature around them — are here for generations to come.
When you stay on the trail, you…
- Preserve the plants, animals and cultural resources around you
- Lengthen the life of trail infrastructure that takes hard work to maintain
- Help keep trails thriving for fellow hikers