When can you join one of our volunteer work parties?

It is fine if you've never done trail maintenance before. We specialize in introducing new people to the joy of trail work. We know that by investing our time in helping you to learn and have fun, you'll pay us back by showing up again. To learn more about trail work visit our list of Frequently Asked Questions and browse through our Trail Work Guide.

    Work Party Perks:
  • First work party: Get your free One-day Northwest Forest Pass (only on Forest Service projects indicated below)
  • Second work party: Earn your free Annual Northwest Park Pass (only on Forest Service projects indicated below)
  • Fifth work party: Get your own personalized WTA hard hat
  • Twenty-fifth work party: REI fleece vest embroidered with WTA logo & "Trail Crew" and
  • Every work party expect free soda, cookies and the chance to acquire new skills and new friends


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Nov 22
Volunteer Appreciation Party: Vancouver, WA
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Marshall Community Center - Oak Room No WTA would like to thank our southernmost volunteers for another great year! Join us at the Marshall Community Center to share memories from the trail, meet fellow volunteers, and maybe even take home a great door prize! Food and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP by Nov 17th.
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Nov 22
Tiger Mtn - West Tiger Railroad Grade
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Department of Natural Resources No Puget Sound Area. This less-popular trail on Tiger Mountain can be accessed from Poo Poo Point (via the West Side Rd), as well as from hiking from the bottom at Tradition Plateau. The trail is in pretty poor condition, and can use a little maintenance. We'll head in from Poo Poo Point and begin addressing areas where the trail is overgrown and where the tread is slipping down the hillside.
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Nov 22
Larrabee State Park
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Washington State Parks No Northwest WA near Bellingham. We'll continue our lowland weekend work in the Bellingham area, working to improve several trails within Larrabee State Park. The work will focus on general maintenance, focusing on improving drainage in places where the tread is muddy, as well as possible trail realignment.
Join Tue
Nov 24
Taylor Mountain
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Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department No Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. A lot of work has been done to construct equestrian/hiker trails along Holder and Carey Creeks, and major upgrades have been made to trails that meander through the woods. We're currently working on maintenance and improvements of the Sherwood Trail.
Join Wed
Nov 25
Taylor Mountain
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Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department No Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. A lot of work has been done to construct equestrian/hiker trails along Holder and Carey Creeks, and major upgrades have been made to trails that meander through the woods. We're currently working on maintenance and improvements of the Sherwood Trail.
Join Fri
Nov 27
Mt Walker Trail
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Hood Canal Ranger District No Olympic Peninsula. This a short and steep trail that leads to some amazing vistas of the Olympics and the Cascades. We'll work on maintenance heading up the trail - focusing on brushing and improving the tread. There will be a prize for most creative use of Thanksgiving leftovers in a trail lunch.
Join Fri
Nov 27
Taylor Mountain
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Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department No Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. A lot of work has been done to construct equestrian/hiker trails along Holder and Carey Creeks, and major upgrades have been made to trails that meander through the woods. We're currently working on maintenance and improvements of the Sherwood Trail.
Join Sat
Nov 28
Taylor Mountain
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Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department No Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. A lot of work has been done to construct equestrian/hiker trails along Holder and Carey Creeks, and major upgrades have been made to trails that meander through the woods. We're currently working on maintenance and improvements of the Sherwood Trail.
Join Sun
Nov 29
Tiger Mtn - Middle Tiger
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Department of Natural Resources No Puget Sound Area. This less-popular trail on Tiger Mountain can be accessed east of Poo Poo Point (via the West Side Rd), and intersects the Tiger Mountain Trail and Hobart RR Grade. This steep but short trail needs maintenance. We'll access the trail from the West Side road and begin addressing some switchbacks in need of rebuilding and areas where the trail is overgrown and the tread is slumping down the hillside.
Join Tue
Dec 01
O'Grady Trail
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King County Parks Department No King County's O'Grady Park is at the center of the Green River Natural Area and it provides a unique place, only a few miles east of the heavily populated Green River valley around Auburn, to get a sense of the river that is wilder, with little noticeable human impact. The site is used mainly by locals, some hikers and Enumclaw Backcountry Horseman. The trail system starts from the parking area for O’Grady and travels down the steep slopes to the Green River. The main trails are about two miles in length. These are in need of rehab and reroutes. In the future, there is a request to construct 1.2 miles of new trail as well.
Join Wed
Dec 02
O'Grady Trail
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King County Parks Department No King County's O'Grady Park is at the center of the Green River Natural Area and it provides a unique place, only a few miles east of the heavily populated Green River valley around Auburn, to get a sense of the river that is wilder, with little noticeable human impact. The site is used mainly by locals, some hikers and Enumclaw Backcountry Horseman. The trail system starts from the parking area for O’Grady and travels down the steep slopes to the Green River. The main trails are about two miles in length. These are in need of rehab and reroutes. In the future, there is a request to construct 1.2 miles of new trail as well.
Join Thu
Dec 03
O'Grady Trail
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King County Parks Department No King County's O'Grady Park is at the center of the Green River Natural Area and it provides a unique place, only a few miles east of the heavily populated Green River valley around Auburn, to get a sense of the river that is wilder, with little noticeable human impact. The site is used mainly by locals, some hikers and Enumclaw Backcountry Horseman. The trail system starts from the parking area for O’Grady and travels down the steep slopes to the Green River. The main trails are about two miles in length. These are in need of rehab and reroutes. In the future, there is a request to construct 1.2 miles of new trail as well.
Join Fri
Dec 04
O'Grady Trail
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King County Parks Department No King County's O'Grady Park is at the center of the Green River Natural Area and it provides a unique place, only a few miles east of the heavily populated Green River valley around Auburn, to get a sense of the river that is wilder, with little noticeable human impact. The site is used mainly by locals, some hikers and Enumclaw Backcountry Horseman. The trail system starts from the parking area for O’Grady and travels down the steep slopes to the Green River. The main trails are about two miles in length. These are in need of rehab and reroutes. In the future, there is a request to construct 1.2 miles of new trail as well.
Join Sat
Dec 05
Volunteer Appreciation Party - Olympic Peninsula
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Quilcene Community Center No WTA's annual Volunteer Appreciation event for our Olympic Peninsula volunteers! Help us celebrate an amazing year! Join us to share memories from the trail, meet fellow volunteers, and maybe even take home a great door prize! Food and refreshments will be provided, prepared by your very own Christine and Janice. Please rsvp by Dec 1.
Join Sat
Dec 05
O'Grady Trail
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King County Parks Department No King County's O'Grady Park is at the center of the Green River Natural Area and it provides a unique place, only a few miles east of the heavily populated Green River valley around Auburn, to get a sense of the river that is wilder, with little noticeable human impact. The site is used mainly by locals, some hikers and Enumclaw Backcountry Horseman. The trail system starts from the parking area for O’Grady and travels down the steep slopes to the Green River. The main trails are about two miles in length. These are in need of rehab and reroutes. In the future, there is a request to construct 1.2 miles of new trail as well.
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Dec 05
Larrabee State Park
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Washington State Parks No Northwest WA near Bellingham. We'll continue our lowland weekend work in the Bellingham area, working to improve several trails within Larrabee State Park. The work will focus on general maintenance, focusing on improving drainage in places where the tread is muddy, as well as possible trail realignment.
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Dec 05-
Dec 06
Beacon Rock SP Trails
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Washington State Parks Southwest No For this weekend work party we've reserved the Park's group site which features an indoor area for cooking and a sheltered picnic area. Come out for one day or both and stay for the optional Saturday night campout and fireside potluck.
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Dec 06
Larrabee State Park
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Washington State Parks No Northwest WA near Bellingham. We'll continue our lowland weekend work in the Bellingham area, working to improve several trails within Larrabee State Park. The work will focus on general maintenance, focusing on improving drainage in places where the tread is muddy, as well as possible trail realignment.
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Dec 06
Mount Si Trail
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Department of Natural Resources No Prominent from North Bend, Mount Si is one of the most popular hiking trails in Washington. A major rehabilitation project of the trail was completed in 2004, creating a trail that could withstand the heavy use. But, like all trails, Mount Si needs a little general maintenance to keep it in good shape which is what we'll focus on during this work party.
Join Tue
Dec 08
Taylor Mountain
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Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department No Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. When completed, there will be trails along the Holder and Carey Creeks, as well as some great walks through the woods. This week we'll finish any projects on the Sherwood Trail and do some annual maintenance on the Holder Creek and Bootleg Trails.
Join Wed
Dec 09
Taylor Mountain
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Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department No Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. When completed, there will be trails along the Holder and Carey Creeks, as well as some great walks through the woods. This week we'll finish any projects on the Sherwood Trail and do some annual maintenance on the Holder Creek and Bootleg Trails.
Join Thu
Dec 10
Taylor Mountain
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Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department No Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. When completed, there will be trails along the Holder and Carey Creeks, as well as some great walks through the woods. This week we'll finish any projects on the Sherwood Trail and do some annual maintenance on the Holder Creek and Bootleg Trails.
Join Fri
Dec 11
Taylor Mountain
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Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department No Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. When completed, there will be trails along the Holder and Carey Creeks, as well as some great walks through the woods. This week we'll finish any projects on the Sherwood Trail and do some annual maintenance on the Holder Creek and Bootleg Trails.
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Dec 12
Volunteer Appreciation Party: Spokane
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Mountain Gear No WTA would like to thank our easternmost volunteers for a great year of trail work! Join us at the Mountain Gear community room to share memories from the trail, meet fellow volunteers, and maybe even take home a great door prize! Please bring a side dish to share, and WTA will provide refreshments and dessert.
Join Sat
Dec 12
Taylor Mountain
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Taylor Mountain - King County Parks Department No Issaquah Alps. WTA is helping King County develop a comprehensive trail system within Taylor Mountain Forest. When completed, there will be trails along the Holder and Carey Creeks, as well as some great walks through the woods. This week we'll finish any projects on the Sherwood Trail and do some annual maintenance on the Holder Creek and Bootleg Trails.
Join Sun
Dec 13
Talus Loop Trail - Mount Si
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Department of Natural Resources No Prominent from North Bend, Mount Si is one of the most popular hiking trails in Washington. A major rehabilitation project of the trail was completed in 2004, creating a trail that could withstand the heavy use. A less aggressive, and less busy, option for a hike on Mount Si is the Talus Loop Trail (3.7 miles round trip). Join us for a day of maintenance on this lesser-used trail on Mount Si.
Join Tue
Dec 15
Cougar Mountain - Sky Country
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King County Parks Department No Issaquah Alps Area. The Coal Creek Falls Trail takes you along babbling Coal Creek and can hook in with the De Leo Wall Trail to provide a wonderful loop hike. We'll head in from the Skycountry Trailhead to address some maintenance needs along the Coal Creek Falls Trail. Work will include tread repair and drainage improvements, in order to keep the trail in good shape as a wonderful year-round hike.
Join Wed
Dec 16
Cougar Mountain - Sky Country
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King County Parks Department No Issaquah Alps Area. The Coal Creek Falls Trail takes you along babbling Coal Creek and can hook in with the De Leo Wall Trail to provide a wonderful loop hike. We'll head in from the Skycountry Trailhead to address some maintenance needs along the Coal Creek Falls Trail. Work will include tread repair and drainage improvements, in order to keep the trail in good shape as a wonderful year-round hike.
Join Thu
Dec 17
Beacon Rock - Hardy Ridge Trail
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Washington State Parks Southwest No Regular Thursday crews are making great progress finishing the multi-use section that joins the East Hardy Ridge Trail to the new bridge crossing Hardy Creek. They are transforming a primitive foot path into a beautiful ribbon of trail. Come lend a hand in completing this trail!
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Dec 17
Cougar Mountain - Sky Country
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King County Parks Department No Issaquah Alps Area. The Coal Creek Falls Trail takes you along babbling Coal Creek and can hook in with the De Leo Wall Trail to provide a wonderful loop hike. We'll head in from the Skycountry Trailhead to address some maintenance needs along the Coal Creek Falls Trail. Work will include tread repair and drainage improvements, in order to keep the trail in good shape as a wonderful year-round hike.
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Dec 18
Cougar Mountain - Sky Country
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King County Parks Department No Issaquah Alps Area. The Coal Creek Falls Trail takes you along babbling Coal Creek and can hook in with the De Leo Wall Trail to provide a wonderful loop hike. We'll head in from the Skycountry Trailhead to address some maintenance needs along the Coal Creek Falls Trail. Work will include tread repair and drainage improvements, in order to keep the trail in good shape as a wonderful year-round hike.
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Dec 19
Cougar Mountain - Sky Country
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King County Parks Department No Issaquah Alps Area. The Coal Creek Falls Trail takes you along babbling Coal Creek and can hook in with the De Leo Wall Trail to provide a wonderful loop hike. We'll head in from the Skycountry Trailhead to address some maintenance needs along the Coal Creek Falls Trail. Work will include tread repair and drainage improvements, in order to keep the trail in good shape as a wonderful year-round hike.
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Dec 19
Larrabee State Park
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Washington State Parks No Northwest WA near Bellingham. We'll continue our lowland weekend work in the Bellingham area, working to improve several trails within Larrabee State Park. The work will focus on general maintenance, focusing on improving drainage in places where the tread is muddy, as well as possible trail realignment.
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Dec 20
Larrabee State Park
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Washington State Parks No Northwest WA near Bellingham. We'll continue our lowland weekend work in the Bellingham area, working to improve several trails within Larrabee State Park. The work will focus on general maintenance, focusing on improving drainage in places where the tread is muddy, as well as possible trail realignment.
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Dec 20
Little Si Trail
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Department of Natural Resources No North Bend Area. Not to be confused with Mt. Si, Little Si is nestled far below its much higher cousin but still gets crowds looking for views of the Snoqualmie Valley. WTA will address some maintenance needs along the trail, and perhaps some rock work further in.

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