We envision a world where everyone feels welcome in the American hiking community and has permanent access to meaningful hiking, including urban, frontcountry, and backcountry opportunities.
Advocate
American Hiking works with Congress, federal agencies, and partners on policy issues and legislation to ensure funding for trails, preservation of natural areas, and protection of the hiking experience.
Volunteer
Trails don't maintain themselves. Individuals of any age and experience level can become trail stewards. Give back to the trails you love, meet new people, and enjoy the experience!
Explore
Feel confident when you set out on your next trail adventure. Check out our free hiking resources like tips for hiking with families, gear checklists, finding the best trail for you, and more.
Alternative Breaks
Make Friends. Make Memories. Make a Difference.
Alternative Breaks are volunteer trail stewardship projects in America’s parks and forests designed specifically for college student groups and young professionals. Part volunteer work project, part kick-back outdoor vacation.
Protecting Trails: Current News and Issues
How to Treat a Sprained Ankle on a Hike
There you are, just hiking along the trail when suddenly the footing changes and you roll your ankle to one side. You feel it stretch…
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Why Kids Should Hike
“Our kids are out of shape, tuned out and stressed out, because they’re missing something essential to their health and development: connection to the natural…
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Keep Our Public Lands Free From Corporate Hands Statement of Principles
We oppose the opening of protected or previously protected federal public lands and waters to development.
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New Coalition to Protect Public Lands from Administration’s Giveaways to Industry
After 150 million acres lose protections, more than a dozen groups join forces to pressure companies that conduct or fund extraction to stay out of previously protected areas
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