Hiker Headlines: Hike the State; WTA in the news; Cascade River Road, Labor Mountain Fire area closures
Join WTA for Hike the State on May 21 from 6–7 p.m. online! WTA was in the news earlier this week, highlighting our thousands of hours of volunteer trail work across the state. Be aware of road work and repair projects, including on Cascade River Road and in the Labor Mountain Fire burn area, as well as herbicide application in Olympic National Forest.
It’s May 7. Join WTA for Hike the State on May 21 from 6–7 p.m. online! WTA was in the news earlier this week, highlighting our thousands of hours of volunteer trail work across the state. Be aware of road work and repair projects, including on Cascade River Road and in the Labor Mountain Fire burn area, as well as herbicide application in Olympic National Forest. Here’s some news you may have missed while out on trail this week.
WTA can help you plan your summer adventures at Hike the State at 6 p.m. on May 21. Photo by Bradley Mitchell.
Hike the State: On Thursday, May 21 from 6–7 p.m., join us online at Hike the State to get inspiration for your summer hiking season. Our four hiking experts are excited to help you find hikes and adventures that range from stunning views and alpine lakes to easygoing, lush river walks. In one jam-packed hour, we'll share plenty of ideas you'll want to add to your hiking list and help you prepare for the hiking season ahead. Register for free online!
WTA in the news: WTA was in the news earlier this week, where our thousands of hours of volunteer trail work per year across Washington — in particular, our recent work to help repair trails after the storms from last December — were highlighted. Read more about WTA’s on-trail work at the Seattle Times.
Herbicide application: Olympic National Forest has plans to apply herbicide across various areas in the national forest through the end of April 2027. Some of these areas may include or be near trails.
Road work: Be aware of the following road construction projects as you plan your upcoming hikes:
- Cascade River Road will be closed at milepost 4 on May 13 and 14 for road work. It is currently closed at milepost 20 (Eldorado) for the winter.
- Expect delays on Foss River Road through September for road construction on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Work has begun in the Labor Mountain Fire area, resulting in closures in the area surrounding the original fire closure zone. The Teanaway Road area south of the original closure (including the North Fork Teanaway Road, Stafford Creek Road and Iron Creek area), Mission Creek, Horse Lake Mountain and Number Two Canyon trails are closed for the repair work.
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- Check trip reports for latest conditions on trails. And if you go for a hike, file your own trip report.
- Sign up for Trail Action Network to stay up to date on issues impacting trails and ways to get involved.
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