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American Hiking Society is the national voice of hikers. As hiking experts, American Hiking Society can provide insightful information and resources on all things hiking.

American Hiking Society champions conservation issues, supports volunteer stewardship, and provides critical resources to help plan, fund, and develop trails. We also provide resources to the public about how and where to hike and are committed to increasing the participation and enjoyment of hiking by everyone.

Press & Media Inquiries

Please send general inquiries to Maggie Peikon, Manager of Communications, at MPeikon@americanhiking.org  or call 301.565.6704x703.

 

For inquiries regarding Volunteer Vacations, please email Ellie Place, Program Manager at eplace@AmericanHiking.org or call 301.565.6704x704. 

Recent Press Releases

Wiivv Introduces Special Edition Insole to Celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®

June 1, 2018

GET THE HIKE OUTTA HERE! –Wiivv Introduces Special Edition Insole to Celebrate American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®—   (San…

Largest Nationwide Trails Celebration to Take Place on June 2, 2018

May 31, 2018

Silver Spring, MD – American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® aims to collectively improve 2,802 miles of trail– the distance…

American Hiking Society Announces 2018 National Trails Fund Recipients

May 24, 2018

SILVER SPRING, MD (May 24, 2018) – American Hiking Society is thrilled to announce the 2018 recipients of National Trails…

2,802 Miles of Trail to be Improved on National Trails Day®

May 1, 2018

Silver Spring, MD – On June 2, 2018, people across the country will come together to collectively improve 2,802 miles…

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