On June 2, in celebration of National Trails Day, hundreds of dedicated volunteers from Washington Trails Association (WTA) will hit backcountry trails throughout the Cascades and Olympics to repair storm damage from last winter’s record rains.National Trails Day, organized every year by the American Hiking Society, is the largest trail celebration in the US and boasts more than 1,000 locally organized events in all fifty states, involving nearly a million trail enthusiasts across the country. The day is centered on healthy outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship.
Washington Trails Association is hosting eight trail work parties this day and one storm damage scouting hike. Each year, local groups like WTA have been a part of this nation-wide celebration of trails. Meanwhile, the National Parks Conservation Association, as well as the Student Conservation Association will host work camps up at Mount Rainier.
For more information on National Trails Day activities visit here.
In related news, the NPS at Mount Rainier announced yesterday that State route 123 to the Stevens Canyon entrance, as well as the Ohanapecosh Campground and Visitor Center will open May 25th.