For the last three decades, American Hiking Society has been at the forefront protecting the nation’s trails and the hiking experience. Our deep roots in outdoor recreation, advocacy, volunteering and experiencing nature through hiking bring me enormous pride and satisfaction.
Hiking our nation’s trails offers Americans boundless opportunities to enjoy nature, renew themselves and establish a lifetime of fitness. American Hiking Society works toward ensuring that hiking trails and natural places are cherished and preserved for us and for future generations as well. Join American Hiking Society. Be a trail volunteer. Protect and enjoy nature. Hike.
For the past 30 years, American Hiking Society has worked vigorously on behalf of the nation’s trails and all the hikers who enjoy them. The following articles and video begin to tell our story
Three Decades of Protecting Our Nation’s Trails By William Kemsley, Jr., Founder of Backpacker magazine and co-founder of American Hiking Society. Read Full Article
A History of Hiker Advocacy By Celina Montorfano, Vice President of Programs. Read Full Article
Watch our 30th Anniversary Video The video will open in a new window and requires Windows Media Player. Click here for Windows Media Player
“I want to share with you four strategic, philosophical pillars that will be crucial to the future of our organization and the stewardship of those special places where we love to hike.” Read Full Story
As the national voice for America’s Hikers, American Hiking Society promotes and protects foot trails and the hiking experience.
As a recreation-based non-profit organization, American Hiking Society champions conservation issues, builds partnerships between public and private stakeholders, and provides critical resources to plan, fund and develop foot trails.
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