Pacific Northwest Trail Association

Explore the Northwest

The 1200 mile Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (PNNST), running from the Continental Divide to the Pacific Ocean, ranks among the most scenic trails in the world. This carefully chosen path is high for the views and long on adventure. It includes the Rocky Mountains, Selkirk Mountains, Pasayten Wilderness, North Cascades, Olympic Mountains, and Wilderness Coast. The trail crosses 3 National Parks and 7 National Forests. You can play an important role in developing, enjoying, and preserving the PNNST. Whether you are a PNNST hiker or volunteer, this web site welcomes you and offers you information, fellowship, and a forum to learn and share experiences. Please Join us and become a member of the PNTA. Become a member.

Volunteers and Youth Crews have contributed 22,830 hours of work already this year (updated 9/30/2011)

Shoring up Blum Creek Bridge

The PNTA works with the Mt Baker - Snoqualmie National Forest on the Baker Lake section of the PNNST..more..

Whistler Canyon Trail to a Special Place

Rising from the Okanogan Valley, three miles south of Oroville, WA..more..

The Pacific Northwest Trail Association is dedicated to the construction, preservation and management of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail in a manner that makes a lasting contribution to the recreation, education, and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Membership

When you join the Pacific Northwest Trail Association, you become a member of the group of people dedicated to preserving and protecting the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. Every dollar we raise goes to support, construct and maintain the 1200 miles of trail. Become a Member

Corporate & Individual Partners

Corporate and Individual Sponsors play a critical role in supporting the efforts of the Pacific Northwest Trail Association. Becoming a sponsor of the PNTA assist with construction, preservation and management of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail in a manner that makes a lasting contribution to the recreation, education, and enjoyment of present and future generations. more information

Volunteers

By joining the Pacific Northwest Trail Association(PNTA), you're have taken the first step to help protect and preserve the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (PNNST) for future generations; but if you are interested in helping out even more, there are a number of opportunities available.

  • Join a local Volunteer trail crew.
  • Organize a local trail crew for a section of trail in your area.
  • Help out at conferences and events.
  • How to get involved