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  HOW OUR POLICY PROGRAM HELPS HIKERS  

Since 1976, American Hiking has worked with Congress, federal agencies, and many recreation and conservation partners on policy issues and legislation to ensure funding for trails, the preservation of natural areas, and the protection of the hiking experience.

Join our efforts to protect the trails and special places where you like to hike and ensure natural, pristine hiking experiences today and for future generations.

 
  Forest Service and BLM Travel Management Planning and Hiking. American Hiking is working to protect the hiking experience from off-road vehicles on national forests and public lands. Learn more 
  National Forest Roadless Area Protection. Roadless areas are critical for improving air and water quality, preserving habitat, and providing recreation opportunities. Learn more and take action 
  National Landscape Conservation System. American Hiking works in support of the Bureau of Land Management’s National Landscape Conservation System, 26 million acres of beautiful, unique western lands. Learn more and take action  
  1872 Mining Law Reform. Take action to modernize our nation’s hardrock mining policy. Learn more 
  Help fund and support our National Park System. Our National Park System has been called the nation’s best idea. The park system will turn 100 years in 2016. Learn more and take action on the Centennial Initiative. 
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Take action to help protect trails and recreation opportunities nationwide.
 

View American Hiking’s Board-approved policy positions on the following issues:

Mountain Bike Policy

Motorized Recreation/ Off-road Vehicle use on Public Lands

Recreation Fee Policy

Wilderness Policy

Read American Hiking’s

2008 Policy Platform.

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