Registration is now open for Hike the Hill® 2024!
Virtual Issue Briefings January 22-25, 2024
Presented in Partnership with American Trails
In-Person Hike the Hill® in Washington, DC February 11-15, 2024
Hike the Hill® is a joint effort by
American Hiking Society and the Partnership for the National Trails System
Celebrating its 27th year, Hike the Hill® is a joint effort between American Hiking Society and Partnership for the National Trails System to bring together the trails community to advance shared trail priorities with congressional and federal agency leaders including: trails funding, public lands management and conservation, equitable access, and other top priority issues that sustain trails and improve access to public lands.
In 2024 trail partners from across the nation will come together for virtual issue briefings (Week of January 22), in-person group meetings, and a Trails Celebration (Week of February 11) to advocate for legislation, learn about new policies, and meet with federal partners, elected officials and their staff, and fellow trail organizations.
Exciting enhancements are in store for 2024, including a new host hotel (Motto by Hilton) and a new Sunday meeting location (the beautifully rebuilt Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Auditorium), both centrally located in Downtown DC!
*Registration does not guarantee a speaking role or attendance in group meetings. Participation may be limited due to capacity, issue focus, or any other reason.
Registration Types
In- Person Hike the Hill® (incl. Sunday Afternoon Sessions + Trails Celebration Party)- $125
- Sunday Afternoon Welcome Session and Agency Trail Leads Meeting
- Trails Celebration on Monday, February 12 from 5:30-7:30pm (Light Refreshments Included)
- Hike the Hill® Issue Briefings (Live and Recording Available)
- Training Session and Resources on Running an Effective Virtual Congressional Meeting
- Hike the Hill® Branded Advocacy Materials for Congressional Meetings (Talking Points, Fact Sheets, and Leave Behinds)
- Group meetings with congressional committees and agency staff. (Registration does not guarantee a speaking role in group meetings. Participation may be limited due to capacity, issue focus, or any other reason.)
- Individual Congressional Office Meetings (scheduled on your own) as part of the collective Hike the Hill® effort.
Virtual Hike the Hill® Participation (Virtual Issue Briefings and Virtual Resources ONLY- NO Group Meetings)- $40
Unable to attend in-person or prefer a virtual option? Virtual registration is a great value that provides access to the issue briefings from advocacy experts and all the resources you need to hold virtual or local meetings with your congressional offices or other elected officials. We even have a special issue briefing planned on January 25 to maximize your virtual/local participation!
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- Hike the Hill® Issue Briefings (Live and Recording Available)
- Training Session and Resources on Running Effective Virtual or Local Congressional Meetings
- Hike the Hill® Branded Advocacy Materials for Congressional Meetings (Talking Points, Fact Sheets, and Leave Behinds)
- No Group Meeting Participation is Available for Virtual Participants
- Individual registration is not shareable
Registration is non-refundable after January 19, 2024
New Host Hotel
Room Block Deadline has passed.
New for 2024, the Motto by Hilton Hotel will serve as the Hike the Hill® room block for $149/night (Single) plus tax. Motto by Hilton is conveniently located steps from the Gallery Place Chinatown Metro Station, has many dining options nearby and inside the hotel to gather with fellow attendees.
Hotel Address: 627 H Street NW , Washington, DC 20001
Reservation Link (at the prevailing rate)
If you have issues making a reservation please contact the group sales representative Lindsey Falk, lfalk@modushotels.com, 561-267-7477.
A Note on Motto Rooms: Our Travel-Sized rooms are the ultimate launchpad into a new city averaging 150 square feet. The queen room is cozy and modern with a smaller, more efficient footprint and elevated sleep experience. A queen bed that's fit for one or two, it's everything you need, and nothing you don't. Every room has a private bathroom with premium bath amenities and is equipped with a working surface, vanity, wardrobe, and safe. Stream your favorite shows to your 50- inch TV through our smart room technology and set the vibe with lighting and temperature control through the Hilton Honors app.
Sunday Welcome Session/Agency Trail Leads Meeting
*New Location*
The Sunday session and meeting will take place just a short walk away from the Motto by Hilton Hotel at the beautifully remodeled Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library auditorium.
There will be a Welcome Session and Agency Trail Leads Session beginning at 2pm EST on Sunday, February 11, 2024
Library Meeting Space Address: 901 G St. NW Washington, DC 20001
Note: At this time a PNTS Board meeting or Trail Leaders Council meeting is not planned for Sunday morning.
Tentative Schedule
(Click Here for Full Schedule)
January 22-25 : Virtual Issue Briefings*
February 11-15: Group Meetings with Federal Land Management Agencies and Congressional Committees
Important:
Registration does not guarantee participation or a speaking role in group meetings.
Meeting Agendas and Speakers will be set-in pre-meeting planning sessions.
Participation may be limited due to capacity, issue focus, or any other reason.
If this is your first Hike the Hill®, you haven't attended in a few years, or are looking to return to Washington, DC, we encourage you to join us in 2024!
