The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust works closely with public land management agency partners to care for and improve the extensive trail network within the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area. Greenway Trust staff, seasonal crew members, contractors, AmeriCorps members, partners, and volunteers work together on a wide range of trail, trailhead, and recreational site maintenance and construction projects. Our primary goals are to improve recreational access, with a sharp focus on making trails safe and sustainable and helping to reduce the impacts to the natural environment from the challenges related to overuse and population growth.
Additionally, over the past 30+ years, the Greenway Trust has assisted with the removal and decommissioning of more than 70 miles of former forest roads, many miles of which were converted to trails.
Creating pathways and a trailhead to one of the first Natural Resource Conservation Areas in Washington State. The Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area is home to a 5.5…
Path reconstruction revitalizes a popular trail to improve the health of habitats and humans. The Annette Lake Trail winds through talus avalanche chutes and roaring waterfalls, enrapturing thousands of visitors …
With greater staff capacity in the Upper Yakima Basin, the Greenway Trust has leaned into organizing and supporting interpretive events in the Teanaway Community Forest. Much like ranger talks, these …
Local nonprofits and volunteers teamed up to make the trail safer and more sustainable for its nearly 300,000 annual visitors. Rattlesnake Ledge, owned and operated by Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) …
Extensive repairs and a path reroute enable this popular trail to reopen after a three-year closure. If you’re a seasoned recreationist within the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage …
Partnering to show the Teanaway Community Forest some love through volunteer work. The Teanaway Love Day is an annual volunteer event to complete maintenance and recreation projects in the …
A multi-use, stacked-loop, nonmotorized trail system linking the communities of Cle Elum, Roslyn, and Ronald to the Teanaway Community Forest. Located just a latte away from Seattle, the mountain communities …
Restoring a quarry to protect endangered fish, provide better habitat, and improve recreational opportunities. Gold Creek, the headwaters of the upper Yakima River, originates in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and …
Trailhead improvements, including the addition of restroom facilities, expanded parking, and new signage, help to keep up with use on this popular trail. Snoqualmie Lake is a large, peaceful …
Relocating a troublesome section of trail to ensure sustainability for the future. Named for the sound of long-ago steam whistles used by loggers throughout the region, in recent years …
