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Protecting the Places You Love to Hike

Advocate for Hiking Spaces + Improve Trails

American Hiking works with Congress, federal agencies, and partners on policy issues and legislation to ensure funding for trails, preservation of public lands, and protection of the hiking experience.

Speak Up for Trails

American Hiking NextGen Trail Leaders stand in front of the US Capitol.

American Hiking NextGen Trail Leaders on Capitol Hill.

Advocacy News and Issues

Hikers Make their Voice Heard with #VotePublicLands

Climate Impact on Hikers

Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act (H.R. 2435) Letter of Support

AHS Statement In Support of Great American Outdoors Act (House)

AHS Comments on Dept. of Interior Electric Motorized Bicycle Proposed Rules

AHS Statement In Support of Great American Outdoors Act (Senate)

Will Myers

Racism in the Outdoors Resources

American Hiking Society believes that the outdoors should be a place of healing and enjoyment for all. Our mission, 'empowering ALL to enjoy, share, and preserve the hiking experience' will never be fulfilled until systemic racism is erased and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are safe and welcome outside.

We are educating ourselves and sharing some of the resources that we have found informative and that might help us all become more aware and prepared to be an effective ally in the outdoors.

Learn More

Trevor Brown

American Hiking Society volunteer with hard hat and gloves laughs.

Volunteer Vacation crew in Coconino Natl. Forest.

Ryan Nelson

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!

Give Back

Alternative Breaks

Make Friends. Make Memories. Make a Difference.

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.

Find a Trip

Scholarship

Alternative Breaks

Make Friends. Make Memories. Make a Difference.

Find a Trip

Scholarship

With the support of our members, sponsors, and partners, American Hiking has improved trail access for millions of Americans.

We've Mobilized

Trail Volunteers

We've Facilitated

Miles of Trail Maintenance & Construction

Volunteers Have Contributed

$ Million

in Volunteer Labor

Check out what we accomplished in 2019!

2019 Impact Report

Every day, numerous threats encroach upon the more than 200,000 miles of trails crisscrossing America. Join American Hiking Society and help protect your favorite trails today and for future generations.

Mick Haupt

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.

Browse Resources

Two hikers take a break on top of a boulder field.

Alternative Break participants take a lunch break.

Protecting the Places You Love to Hike

Advocate for Hiking Spaces + Improve Trails

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.

Advocacy News and Issues

Will Myers

Racism in the Outdoors Resources

We are educating ourselves and sharing some of the resources that we have found informative and that might help us all become more aware and prepared to be an effective ally in the outdoors.

Trevor Brown

Ryan Nelson

Alternative Breaks

Make Friends. Make Memories. Make a Difference.

Alternative Breaks

Make Friends. Make Memories. Make a Difference.

With the support of our members, sponsors, and partners, American Hiking has improved trail access for millions of Americans.

Check out what we accomplished in 2019!

Mick Haupt

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Empowering all to enjoy, share, and preserve the hiking experience

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