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This spring, people are going outside and encountering damage from this past winter’s storms. Land managers and their partners, including WTA, are working to recover trails and your ability to get outside — but we need your help.

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Washington Trails Day — June 27, 2026 — is a state holiday to celebrate the many trails that connect us to Washington’s outdoors. From city neighborhoods to the backcountry, trails benefit our health, support local economies and help protect the landscapes they pass through. Thanks, trails!

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Seattle has a great transit system, with its Link Light Rail, King County Metro bus system, Washington State Ferries and more. If you're hoping to get outside without getting in the driver's seat, check out some of these hikes in the Seattle area accessible by public transit.

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Going outside, for many of us, is a form of self-care. But hiking and backpacking can also certainly tire us out, and it’s nice to have a way to take care of yourself or a packed creature comfort. We asked WTA staff what they do to take extra good care of themselves at camp or when taking a break on an especially brutal section of trail.

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On this short trail, admire the Columbia River view and in season, catch soaring turkey vultures around the cliffside, enjoy blooming wildflowers or, on clear days, spot Mount Hood in the distance.

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