Washington Trails Association

Their principal values emphasize the benefits of nature, the willingness of hikers to protect trails and the importance of ensuring that the outdoors is made accessible.

[2] WTA first began with the publication of Signpost, a grassroots magazine started in 1966 by guidebook author Louise Marshall.

[2] Washington Trails Association offers programs that provide opportunities for people to get involved in the outdoors.

The people who attend these hikes are allowed to utilize the organization’s gear library: a space where outdoor equipment can be borrowed free of a rental charge.

In 2020, high school students volunteered to work on a week-long project to re-route Trail 130 and 131 at Mount Spokane.