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.
Advocate
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.
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!
Check out what we accomplished in 2019!
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.
Latest Stories and Updates
American Hiking Remembers Tom Johnson, long-time board member and AT historian
American Hiking Society is remembering the life of long-time board member, Tom Johnson, who passed away on Saturday, December 5, while hiking in Shenandoah National…
Read MoreTrails Community Letter on FY21 Appropriations to Conference Committee
Trails Community FY21 funding recommendations for conference committee.
Read MoreHikers Make their Voice Heard with #VotePublicLands
The 44 million strong hiking community joined the 161 million Americans in making history by breaking the record for most voters in a presidential election! Find out what the election means for the hiking community and the top advocacy issues ahead!
Read MoreCultural Appropriation of White Sage in the Outdoors
On August 22, we shared a video that included burning sage as an insect deterrent when spending time outdoors. We were alerted by Monserrat Matehuala…
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