Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 2hThis Saturday is World Mental Health Day! Let’s commemorate it by getting outside. Lands managed by the following agencies will be fee-free this Saturday, Oct. 10 👇️ 📸 Photo by Morgan Henderson 131
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 07/10/2026PNW weather can change on a dime 🌧️ As the seasons change, now is the perfect time to make sure you know how to drive safely on public lands 👇️ 🚗 go slow, and keep to the right 🚗 exercise passing courtesy 🚗 park thoughtfully 🚗 don’t count on cell service or roadside assistance 160
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 07/10/2026“EVEN FLOOOOOW” — pika jam 🎤 161
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 06/10/2026‼️Offically less than one week left to enter the Northwest Exposure Photo Contest ‼️ Head over to wta.org/photocontest to learn more about this year's prizes, categories or to enter your favorite photos! Make sure you sumbit before the contest closes on October 12th 📸wta.orgNorthwest Exposure Photo ContestEnter WTA's Northwest Exposure Photo Contest, Washington Trails Association's annual celebration of outdoor photography and the community of hikers that explore Washington's trails. 060
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 06/10/2026A beautiful crisp day along the #PacificCrestTrail 😍 070
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Get to know your #hiking gear with WTA resources 🥾 In need of a specific gear-related resource? Let us know in the thread, and if we have an article, we’ll share it with you! 160
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The ADA-accessible Erinswood Trail at Heybrook Ridge County Park has officially reopened 🎉 WTA volunteers originally began roughing the Erinswood Trail in 2018. 🌲 The Erinswood Trail was initially roughed in by WTA in 2018. Photo by Bob Adler 160
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 02/10/2026We're hiring multiple positions. Come work with us! #Hiring #Nonprofit 171
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Although fall just began, winter is coming in the mountains. Here are some off-season updates from the high country 👇️ 🥾 Bear poles at Mount Rainier National Park backcountry camps are coming down. Starting Oct. 4, backpackers need to carry bear canisters. 📸 Photo by trip reporter Lisa Elliott 160
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Join us in welcoming our new cohort of Outdoor Leadership Training co-instructors ✨ This group marks our first-ever co-instructor cohort to help support our Outdoor Leadership Training workshops in 2027. Each of them brings a unique background in education, leading youth and outdoor recreation. 150
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 29/09/2026At risk: 25,00 miles of trail 🌲 45 million acres of undeveloped national forest — including places like the Pacific Crest Trail, Heather-Maple Pass, the Dark Divide, Lake Chelan, Quinault Lake, Silver Star Mountain and more, are protected by the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. #RoadlessRule 262
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 29/09/2026aaah, fall: crisp air, brilliant leaves and GOOD LORD SPIDERS EVERYWHERE 1101
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 28/09/2026BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) hikers of Southwest Washington, join WTA staff and volunteers for a BIPOC work party at Beacon Rock State Park on Oct. 3 🍂 250
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌲 As we celebrate through Oct. 15, now’s the perfect time to connect with the trails, public lands and communities that are special to you. 📸 Photo courtesy Pamela Stoddard 120
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Have you considered cold soaking your meals? It's simple: Just add your dehydrated food and water to a leak-proof jar an hour or two before it's time to eat🍜 Why it's worth it: save weight by bringing less gear, save time with less set up and avoid fire risk by not using a stove. 310
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 25/09/2026We're #hiring a Volunteer and Training Coordinator! Full-time, non-exempt Seattle-based with 60% hybrid remote work Priority application date: Oct. 14 #NonProfitJobs #Washington #Outdoors 140
Reposted by Washington Trails Associationjoelgrant.bsky.social @joelgrant.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Here is a WTA trip report documenting one of those awesome adventures that makes me wish I were still young enough to do really tough hikes again. Respect! @washingtontrails.bsky.social www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...wta.orgHogback Mountain, Twin Peaks, Round MountainNgie and I got up to Hogback Mountain, Twin Peaks, and Round Mountain via the PCT southbound from White Pass, and then took the Round Mountain Trail to the other three summits on the way back. We .... 051
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Join WTA’s Outdoor Leadership Training for a hiking workshop on Oct. 17 2026. This 6-hour entry-level course is focused on leading a successful hiking trip with a youth group. Register: give.wta.org/event/olt-hiking-workshop-10-17-2026/e743178 #Nonprofit #YouthPrograms 150
Reposted by Washington Trails Associationjoelgrant.bsky.social @joelgrant.bsky.social · 24/09/2026This WTA trip report is very colorful and the hike is family-friendly. @washingtontrails.bsky.social www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...wta.orgLodge LakeEarly fall hike to Lodge Lake carrying baby on my back. We had partly sunny weather with a cool breeze. Parking/Privy/People: Only one other car in the lot 10am on a Wednesday morning. Encountered ... 071
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Fall's here, and with it comes some news you should know about 🍂 The Summerland trail at #MountRainier National Park is closed Sept. 28–Oct. 31 for the replacement of Fryingpan Creek Bridge. The #WonderlandTrail will remain accessible from the White River Campground. 📸 Trip reporter tiffanyc 116718
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Looking for more places to hike near #MountRainier? WTA is taking action to keep trails accessible in Snoquera, the area along Highway 410 northeast of Mount Rainier National Park. 📸 Arc Sims 1192
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Happy autumn 🍂 Fall equinox is the perfect time to rest... but if you have the energy, it’s also one of the best hiking seasons in Washington! Just be prepared for the change in weather and fall scenery 🍁 📸 Photos courtesy Dana Cates and Jennifer Szucs 160
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Hikers and hockey fans, join WTA and the Seattle Kraken for North Cascades Night on Dec. 6! $5 from every purchase from this special link goes back to WTA to support our work stewarding trails. Fans will receive a limited-edition Kraken x WTA Outdoor Series poncho 🏒 170
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Join WTA’s Outdoor Leadership Training for a hiking workshop on Oct. 3 🍁 This 6-hour entry-level course is focused on leading a successful hiking trip with a youth group. Location: Northern State Recreation Area (Sedro-Woolley) 📸 Photo by Shane Welch 120
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Snow has dusted WTA's high country. Even though winter doesn't start for a few more months, hikers should be prepared for chilly conditions at higher elevations. Be sure to plan ahead, pack your essentials and leave your itinerary with someone back home ❄️ 📸 Photo by trip reporter MrAnton 180
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 17/09/2026The Trump Administration is attempting to remove one of our national forests' most important protections: the Roadless Area Conservation Rule. For the past 25 years, the Roadless Rule has protected Washington’s forests and trails. Now it’s at risk. #RoadlessRule #Advocacy #NonProfit #PublicLands 140
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 16/09/2026South Puget Sound friends: You’re invited to Hiker Happy Hour with WTA! Join us on Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. at Narrows Brewing on the Water to connect with fellow hikers, get the inside scoop on trails in the region and find out how to get involved. 160
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The federal administration wants to remove another safeguard for our national forests. For decades, travel management has kept public lands usable for everyone — and safe for wildlife — by outlining where motorized vehicles may travel on public lands, and where they may not. #PublicLands 183
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 15/09/2026We are fortunate to have community partners locally and nationally(!) that collaborate with us to get youth outside. Our OLT Gear Libraries have been partnering withThe Woods Project, a non-profit based in Houston, Texas, since 2022 to get high schoolers out annually to Olympic National Parkwta.orgThe Woods Project: Empowering youth, one outdoor adventure at a timeThe Woods Project connects high school students to the outdoors — leading to unforgettable memories and powerful moments of growth and empowerment. By Mandy Kwan. 060
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 14/09/2026WTA’s marmot obsession didn’t start with Hike-a-Thon — check out this throwback content from a 1985 issue of Signpost Magazine. Gary Mozel, former naturalist for Olympic National Park, was already raving and observing these little creatures waaay before we could share their cuteness online. 060
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Our professional and volunteer trail crews have been busy this summer, clearing and repairing trails across the state ⛏️ Photos: Before and after from a recent hitch on Greenwater and Echo Lakes Trail by WTA staff. 171
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 11/09/2026We’ve got exciting news on trail reopenings after fire closures, information on Forest Service reorganizing, details on WTA hiring and so much more in this week's Hiker Headlines.wta.orgHiker Headlines: PCT to northern terminus, White River Road at Rainier reopen; now hiringNext Thursday, Sept. 17, is a fee-free day on federal lands! WTA is hiring for our Emerging Leaders Program. Exciting news — several trails and roads have reopened after fire closures. The Forest Serv... 050
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 10/09/2026The Seattle gear library is moving 📦 To support the moving process, we will be closing the Seattle gear library between September 25 to October 20. If you’re anticipating needing gear during this time, please reach out to our team directly. Visit our FAQ page to learn more 📸 Photos by Scott Kranz 030
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Huckleberries: Washington’s natural candy 🫐 They’re fruiting statewide this time of year. Here’s how to use WTA trip reports to find them 👇️ 171
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Last day to donate to Hike-a-Thon is Sept. 8! Plus our photo contest is now open and we’ve got important updates on trail closures. All that and more in this week's Hiker Headlines:wta.orgHiker Headlines: Last call for Hike-a-Thon donations; Hoh River Bridge closures; WTA in the newsGet your last donations in for Hike-a-Thon before Sept. 8. Our annual Northwest Exposure Photo Contest is underway — submit your photos now! There are several closures that may affect hikers, includin... 060
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 02/09/2026School’s back in session 📚️ With the school year comes field trips, and some field trips require gear. Fortunately for educators, WTA’s Outdoor Leadership Training Program can help you get a jump on everything from camping reservations in 2027 to outfitting students with gear:wta.orgBack to School with WTA: A Guide for Busy Educators Planning Outdoor AdventuresWant to create outdoor experiences for youth this year? Get trip planning tips, resources and opportunities for the school year. 031
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Don't forget to join us this Wednesday. Register today: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...us06web.zoom.usWelcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Hike the State Fall Edition - Sept 2. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.Get fall hiking recommendations and tips from WTA staff at Hike the State on Wednesday, Sep. 2 from 6 – 7 p.m. Registration is free! You'll have the option to connect with other participants informa... 030
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Two of Washington’s most iconic long trails have BIG fire closures. Plus some good news: WTA’s Northwest Exposure photo contest is open until 10/12. Submit your images today at wta.org/photocontest 1101
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Look out, PNW: More Dambo trolls are coming to Washington! Starting Oct. 15., hikers can visit a traveling exhibit of 12 Thomas Dambo trolls at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville. 🧌 Photo by trip reporter mmills 221299187
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Imagine: you've carefully crafted your hiking plans months in advance. You have food, gear, permits and transportation coordinated... only for the trail you're about to visit to catch fire 😭 Here are a few tips to help you pivot: 161
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 26/08/2026WTA's Hike-a-Thon fundraiser is in full effect! Check out this fun trip report, featuring everyone's favorite marmot: Miles! 050
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 25/08/2026“I’ve got this” — 4-year-old hiker. 📸 Photo courtesy Lily Niland 150
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Camping at Ancient Lakes a thing of the past? The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is planning to close the Ancient Lakes area (Babcock Bench) to camping starting next year due to sanitation issues and campfire impacts. 📸 Photo by Sarah MacGillivray 170
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Glazer’s makes Northwest Exposure photo contest possible. This year, we’re running the same contest, but now with new ways to win! Your photos help support our work to connect hikers to trails and advocate for public lands. Learn more and submit your photos by Oct. 12 at wta.org/photocontest 070
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 21/08/2026it has been a WEEK for public lands treat yourself this weekend and enjoy those greenspaces you love 080
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Tough news, hikers: more fire closures were announced this week. Also, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife have proposed closing Ancient Lakes and the surrounding area for camping starting 1/1/27. 📸 Photo courtesy WTA trip reporter J-Wally 190
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 20/08/2026This week, the Trump administration made the next move to remove the Roadless Area Conservation Rule and its protection of one-quarter of our national forests. #RoadlessRule #Conservation 3127
Reposted by Washington Trails Associationjoelgrant.bsky.social @joelgrant.bsky.social · 20/08/2026This WTA trip report shows just how many different ways there are to hike. Finish this one off on a ladder! @washingtontrails.bsky.social www.wta.org/go-hiking/tr...wta.orgThree FingersThank you to the volunteers for maintaining the lookout and the fixed climbing gear! The new ladders are great. Biked and hiked up to the lookout today. I highly recommend doing this with a gravel ... 021
Washington Trails Association @washingtontrails.bsky.social · 19/08/2026Love to see it, especially during Hike-a-Thon and on a trail connected with so many WTA roots! 030