Hike The Hill
27th Hike the Hill Wraps-Up Advancement of Key Priorities
For 27 years, AHS has joined with Partnership for the National Trails System to bring trail organizations, advocates, and federal land management partners together during Hike the HillⓇ.
Read MoreHike the Hill® — We Go Further as a Community
As an active outdoor volunteer I have seen the amount of maintenance and funding needed to keep trails in top condition and sustainably maintained for many years to come. Championing for more trail funding and protection of our public lands led me to advocacy.
Read More25th Annual Hike the Hill Brings Together Hiking and Trails Community for Collective Advocacy
Over 120 hikers and trail advocates from across the country came together this month for the 25th Annual Hike the HillⓇ advocacy event. This annual event, celebrating its 25th year, co-hosted by American Hiking Society and Partnership for the National Trails System brings together hikers, leaders of the National Trails System and the trails community writ large and next gen advocates to collectively advocate for shared priorities of the trails system before congress and federal agency leaders.
Read MoreHike The Hill 2021 – Strengthening A New Trail Muscle
By Justin Tucker I’ve come to feel pretty sure of myself whenever I head out on trail. At this point in my life and in my hiking tenure, I’m fully…
Read MoreHike the Hill 2021 – Showing Up Is The Hardest Part
By Jeremy Su I have normally been someone who refrains from making things political, if I felt like it wasn’t necessary. At times, I found that it was easier to…
Read MoreHike the Hill 2020 Urges Action on Outdoor Access, LWCF, Public Lands Maintenance, and Trails
This February, over 120 advocates laced up their boots and hiked the halls of Congress to call for action to protect and expand access for all to public lands and trails.
Read MoreHike the Hill® 2019 Wraps-up with Senate Passage of Public Lands Package, including LWCF
Hike the Hill® 2019 Wraps-up with Senate Passage of Public Lands Package, including LWCF Photographer’s Name   A whirlwind Hike the Hill® just concluded with major victories and breakthroughs on legislation…
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