Hiking Resources
Get the information you need to feel confident on your next hike.
Joel Cross
American Hiking Society has partnered with the Hiking Project to help you find trails and featured hikes you’ll love. The Hiking Project is a crowd-sourced platform, which means that all trails are shared by hikers like you. If you don’t see trails near you now, keep checking back. And better yet, why not share your favorite local hikes?
Trail Ratings:
Easy: walking with no obstacles and low grades
Easy/Intermediate
Intermediate: 10% grade, small rocks and roots, easy scrambling
Intermediate/Difficult
Difficult: 15% grade, large obstacles, possible scrambling or climbing
Extremely Difficult: 20% grade, 15+" obstacles, many harder sections
Featured Hikes:
Sometimes it's hard to pick the perfect hike right off the map. Browse through Hiking Project's highest rated hikes to see which trails other hikers are ranting and raving about.
Download the Trail Info:
take the info with you on your next hike. Download the maps and trail info to your mobile device for offline use. Remember to pin the trails before you leave cell service.
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Hiking Resources for Your Next Hike
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All About Trails
2023 National Trails Day Grant Recipients Announced
American Hiking Society, with support from Moosejaw, is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023 National Trails Day® micro-grant program. The grant is designed to reduce barriers for underrepresented communities to participate in meaningful events in celebration of the 31st annual American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Three events…
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How Volunteer Vacations Connect Us With Each Other
Joining a Volunteer Vacation is often rewarding on its own, but it can also be an excellent opportunity to make new friendships with like-minded people. Whether you’re removing fallen logs or clearing brush from trails, it’s not so much about the activity as it is about doing collective good alongside others who share common goals…
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How to Celebrate National Trails Day
How to Celebrate National Trails Day® This post is brought to you by National Trails Day® Exclusive Apparel Sponsor AKHG™ by Duluth Trading Co. National Trails Day® provides the perfect opportunity to set off on a local trail with others in your community. Join the nationwide movement to give back to trails and build a…
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National Trails Day® Celebration to Improve Trails and Communities
People in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and beyond will come together on June 3, 2023, to celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®, an annual event dedicated to promoting and advocating for the preservation and enjoyment of America’s vast network of trails. National Trails Day® brings together hikers, cyclists, horseback riders, paddlers,…
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Volunteer Vacations: Beyond the Project Work
How to enjoy the scenery in your downtime, Utilize what previous VV participants did to explore on off-days Volunteer Vacations are focused on completing trail maintenance projects on public lands, but throughout the week, there is always time for volunteers to rest and explore the local area. From nearby hiking trails, to historical towns and…
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Letter for the Record: House Natural Resources, Federal Lands Subcommittee Hearing: Examining the Implementation of the Great American Outdoors Act and the Growing National Park Service Deferred Maintenance Backlog
On behalf of American Hiking Society (AHS) and the 57 million strong hiking community we write in support of the impact that the Great American Outdoors Act National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund (LRF) has had in improving outdoor recreation and public lands access for hikers across the country.
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Athletic Brewing Co. Expands Support for Trails Nationwide
There’s nothing quite like the joy of exploring a new trail and experiencing the beauty of nature. But with more people hitting the trails than ever before, it’s crucial these natural spaces are protected and preserved for future generations. That’s why Athletic Brewing Company’s Two for the Trails program is such a game-changer–by donating a…
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194 Trail Organizations and Partners Voice Support for Federal Trail Funding (House of Representatives)
On behalf of American Hiking Society and the millions of trail users our 194 collective organizations represent who spend their time, money and energy to get out on trails for recreation, health and wellness, and to volunteer, we provide testimony on the importance of adequately funding our nation’s trails and public lands to ensure access for all.
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American Hiking Society's Alliance of Hiking Organizations is a network of trail groups, hiking clubs, land trusts and other organizations working to promote and protect hiking trails, trail lands, and the hiking experience. American Hiking Society and its Alliance are the primary force in pressing for increased funding for trails and protecting places special to hikers.
Learn about organizational membership benefits and join the Alliance today.
You may sort our list of Alliance members below by any column, by clicking on the up/down arrows in the header.
| Organization Name | City | State | Website | Membership Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Forty-Sixers | Plattsburgh | NY | http://www.adk46er.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| American Endurance Ride Conference | Auburn | CA | http://www.aerc.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Arizona Trail Association | Tucson | AZ | http://www.aztrail.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Bay Area Ridge Trail Council | San Francisco | CA | http://www.ridgetrail.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Beaver Creek Wetlands Association | Beavercreek | OH | https://beavercreekwetlands.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Benton County Conservation | Vinton | IA | https://www.bentoncountyia.gov/departments/community-services/county-conservation/default.aspx | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Benton MacKaye Trail Association | Cherry Log | GA | http://www.bmta.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy | Franklin | NC | http://ncbartramtrail.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship | Hillsboro | VA | https://www.blueridgecenter.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation | Hungry Horse | MT | http://www.bmwf.org/ | Alliance, SILVER |
| Border Route Trail Association, Inc | Edina | MN | http://www.borderroutetrail.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Buckeye Trail Association | Shawnee | OH | http://www.buckeyetrail.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Camp Tuscazoar | Zoarville | OH | http://www.tuscazoar.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Carolina Mountain Club | Asheville | NC | http://www.carolinamtnclub.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Cayuga Trails Club | Ithaca | NY | http://www.cayugatrailsclub.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Champlain Area Trails | Westport | NY | http://www.champlainareatrails.com/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Chinook Trail Association | Vancouver | WA | http://www.chinooktrails.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Clean Trails / National CleanUp Day | Denver | CO | https://www.cleantrails.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Columbia Land Conservancy | Chatham | NY | https://clctrust.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Connecticut Forest & Park Association | Rockfall | CT | http://www.ctwoodlands.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Corvallis-to-the-Sea (C2C) Trail Partnership | Corvallis | OR | http://www.c2ctrail.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Cross Vermont Trail Association | Montpelier | VT | http://www.crossvermont.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Cuyahoga Valley Trails Council | Peninsula | OH | http://www.cvtrailscouncil.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Epic | Lexington | KY | Alliance, BRONZE | |
| Finger Lakes Trail Conference, Inc. | Mt. Morris | NY | http://www.fingerlakestrail.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Florida Trail Association | Gainesville | FL | http://www.floridatrail.org/ | Alliance, SILVER |
| Friends of Blackwater, Inc. | Thomas | WV | http://www.saveblackwater.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Friends of Cloudland Canyon State Park | Trenton | GA | http://friendsofcloudlandcanyon.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Friends of Congaree Swamp | Columbia | SC | http://www.friendsofcongaree.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Friends of Don Carter State Park | Gainesville | GA | http://gastateparks.org/doncarter | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Friends of Government Canyon | San Antonio | TX | https://friendsofgovernmentcanyon.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Friends of Panthertown | Cashiers | NC | http://www.panthertown.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Friends of the Columbia Gorge | Portland | OR | http://www.gorgefriends.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Great Shasta Rail Trail Association | McCloud | CA | www.greatshastarailtrail.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Gwynns Falls Trail Council | Baltimore | MD | http://www.gwynnsfallstrail.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Headwaters Trail System | Three Forks | http://threeforksmontana.us | Alliance, BRONZE | |
| Horse-Shoe Trail Conservancy | Southeastern | PA | http://hstrail.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Idaho Trails Association | Boise | ID | http://www.idahotrailsassociation.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Klickitat Trail Conservancy | Lyle | WA | http://klickitat-trail.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Lone Star Hiking Trail Club | Houston | TX | http://www.lshtclub.com | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Louisiana Hiking Club | BATON ROUGE | LA | http://hikelouisiana.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Mohonk Preserve | New Paltz | NY | https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Mountain High Hikers | Hayesville | NC | http://www.mountainhighhikers.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Nantahala Hiking Club | Franklin | NC | http://www.nantahalahikingclub.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Natural Bridge Appalachian Trail Club | Lynchburg | VA | https://www.nbatc.org/index.html | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Navajo YES | Teec Nos Pos | AZ | http://www.navajoyes.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| NC High Peaks Trail Assoc. | Burnsville | NC | http://www.nchighpeaks.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Newburyport Parks | NEWBURYPORT | MA | http://newburyportparks.org/index.html | Alliance, SILVER |
| Norfolk Land Trust | Norfolk | CT | https://norfolklandtrust.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| North Country Trail Association Incorporated | Lowell | MI | http://www.northcountrytrail.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Northwest Youth Corps | Eugene | OR | http://www.northwestyouthcorps.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Orinda Hiking Club | Orinda | CA | http://www.orindahiking.org/index.html | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Pacific Crest Trail Association | Sacramento | CA | http://www.pcta.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Palmetto Conservation Foundation - Palmetto Trail | Columbia | SC | http://www.palmettoconservation.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation | Camp Hill | PA | http://www.paparksandforests.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Red Lodge Hiking Club | Columbus | MT | Alliance, BRONZE | |
| Rise Up Adventure Guide | Lake Charles | LA | https://www.riseadventureguide.com | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Rocky Mountain Field Institute | Colorado Springs | CO | http://www.rmfi.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| San Diego River Park Foundation | San Diego | CA | http://www.sandiegoriver.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Superior Hiking Trail Association | Two Harbors | MN | http://www.shta.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Tahoe Rim Trail Association | Stateline | NV | http://www.tahoerimtrail.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Teaneck Creek Conservancy | Teaneck | NJ | http://www.teaneckcreek.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Trail Center | Palo Alto | CA | https://www.trailcenter.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Victor Hiking Trails, Inc. | VICTOR | NY | http://www.victorhikingtrails.org/ | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Visit Mississippi | Jackson | MS | http://www.visitmississippi.org | Alliance, BRONZE |
| Wild Basin Creative Research Center | AUSTIN | TX | http://www.wildbasin.org | Alliance, BRONZE |