Our Trails Rebooted campaign is finding solutions to support our popular recreation areas by improving existing trails, championing the construction of new ones and helping hikers see the role they play in the future of trails.
We believe the hiking community can be the change they want to see on trail, so we’re channeling your passion for hiking to reimagine what’s possible for iconic trails and investing in the trail system of tomorrow.
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Our Work
A big part of our work hinges on hikers seeing themselves as stewards of the lands they recreate on.
Whether that's sharing responsible recreation tips at a trailhead table, helping your friends get outside safely or simply taking a trash bag with them on their next hike to clean up the trail, we love to see it.
Building the Trail System of Tomorrow
To meet the need of the many people learning to love Washington's trails, WTA is working with partners to build more, and more sustainable trails statewide, from Spokane to the Columbia River Gorge; from the North Cascades to the mountains a short drive from Puget Sound. Some parts of the state are getting special focus due to their potential for future visitation.
See where we're working near you, and what we've accomplished there so far.
Volunteerism is core to WTA's work. More than 75% of our trail work goes towards Trails Rebooted routes.
78% of our hiking guide content includes hikes written by volunteers correspondents. And our outreach and advocacy efforts are partially driven by volunteer ambassadors; people just like you who care about showing up for trails.
See how WTA volunteers have improved your hiking experience, and how you can tap in, too!
Interactive Storymap: Trails Rebooted projects across Washington
Stories From the Field
WTA Trailhead Ambassadors: Here for You on Trails
WTA and partners put ambassadors at trailheads all across the state in 2023. Learn where they connected with hikers and how they built a safer, more responsible hiking community. By Nicole Masih-Théberge
Using technology to help people connect with and protect wild places since 1966
How WTA continues to embrace technologies old and new in order to meet the needs of the day.
Partnership helps WTA get more done for Mount St. Helens trails
Washington Trails Association and the Mount St. Helens Institute team up to make it easier to hike near the iconic volcano.