This summer, we've got a smorgasbord of volunteering options. Whether you want to explore a new, nearby location for just a day, spend a weekend with other volunteers in a beautiful place, or commit to a longer stint in a remote part of Washington, we've got something for you. Sign up now!
Mount Rainier: Camp out near a famous mountain
Weekends (Friday-Saturday) July 10 - August 2
35mmfilm. Catching sunrise at White River campground.
Washington's most iconic volcano is calling. Come join us for a day of work on trails near White River. We're working Friday-Sunday every weekend in July and into August. If you'd like to camp and join us for the full weekend, we'd love to have you--just let know when you sign up.
>> Join one of our work parties on trails near the White River
Eastern Washington: Mount Spokane or backcountry bliss
Liberty Lake Regional Park
July 7, 9, 14
Most people never leave the shores of Liberty Lake, but you can on this hike south of the town of Liberty Lake. Photo by Roxanapeace.
The Liberty Lake Loop trail is a popular location for folks in Spokane and Coeur d'Alene. WTA is helping improve the 7.5-mile loop so that hikers can more easily access a gorgeous waterfall and a lovely large cedar grove. We'll be tackling tread repair and realigning the trail here. You'll work in dappled sunlight near a bubbling clear stream--pretty idyllic conditions.
>> Sign up now to volunteer at Liberty Lake.
Mount Spokane Weekend
Jul 25 - 26
Even when you're hard at work, there's always time for a laugh on a work party. Photo by Jane Baker.
The trails on Mount Spokane are used year-round, and as a result, they require heavy maintenance to withstand the continual foot/tire/hoof traffic. For this project we are doing brushing, drainage and tread work. This is a weekend work party, so lodging and a potluck dinner are available Saturday night.
>> Sign up now for the Mount Spokane work party
Shedroof Divide BCRT
Aug 21 - 23
Sunrise over the peaks of the Shedroof Divide. Photo by Holly Weiler.
Nab this chance to work on a section of the Shedroof Divide trail at Mankato Mountain. You'll spend three days in northeastern Washington's wildest country, focusing on extensive tread repair on a remote
>> Sign up now to join the Shedroof Divide - Manatako Mountain BCRT
Central Cascades: Lots of locations that need love
Fridays and Saturdays all summer
Lake Dorothy is a great destination for families. Photo by austineats.
If you haven't explored the Central Cascades, take the opportunity to do so this summer on a day long volunteer work party. With destinations like the Lake Dorothy trail, as well as Meadow Creek andTunnel Creek, you'll have the opportunity to thoroughly check out the trails here.
>> Join a work party in the Central Cascades today.
Olympics: Join the weekday warriors
Tuesdays all summer
Volunteers on the Slab Camp Trail. Photo by Charlie Romine.
Whether you're working on drainage in Notch Pass, repairing tread at Lena Lake, or annual maintenance on the Upper Big Quilcene and Duckabush trails, you'll be helping clear the way for hikers to enjoy popular destinations like Marmot Pass and Upper Lena Lake. Come as often as you like; there's always room on a weekday work party.
>> Sign up now for a work party on the Olympic Peninsula
Southwest Washington: Pulaskis and potlucks
On the last weekend of each month, our southwest Washington crews host weekend work parties. You'll work the trail during the day, then retire to camp for a potluck BBQ. WTA provides the main dishes, you provide your favorite sides.
Can't make both days? That's OK, just let us know which day you'll be joining us when you sign up.
Klickitat Trail
July 25 -26
Come for one or both days to lend a hand restoring this historic ridge route. The trail needs some brushing. and in places the tread has narrowed and needs to be re-dug to standard width. You'll work and camp in the scenic Cowlitz River Valley, near the Goat Rocks wilderness.
>> Join the Klickitat Trail weekend work party
If you can't make the Klickitat Trail weekender, put Bluff Mountain (August 29 - 20) or Cultus Creek(September 26 - 27) on your list.