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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. 

In The News

Recover Brands – Be the Impact Podcast

June 30, 2025

In this episode, we are joined by Heather Klein Olson, the Executive Director of American Hiking Society (AHS), who has shared those…

For a Better Workout, Walk With Hiking Poles

June 7, 2025

Put simply, poles can help you walk easier, faster and farther. 

Getting Out for National Trails Day® 2025

June 6, 2025

Maggie Peikon of the American Hiking Society joins the Accuweather Network to explain how National Trails Day® got started as an…

To mark National Trails Day, you can try out a Hypershell X – the outdoor exoskeleton for everyone

June 5, 2025

Do more in the outdoors and celebrate the US trails network.

Recent Press Releases

Explore, learn, give back: Celebrate National Trails Day with American Hiking Society Ambassadors

May 28, 2015

  SILVER SPRING, MD – May, 2015 – American Hiking Society Ambassadors will share the trail with hundreds of outdoor…

New Report on America’s Hiking Trails Cites 50 Years of Progress-but Urgent Work Remains

May 28, 2015

SILVER SPRING, MD-May, 2015 — The American Hiking Society celebrates 50 years of progress in the creation and expansion of…

Therm-A-Rest and American Hiking Society partner to inspire the country on National Trails Day®

March 24, 2015

Therm-a-Rest, the leader in outdoor comfort, and American Hiking Society, the only national non-profit dedicated to protecting the places you…

America Prepares for Nationwide Celebration: National Trails Day®

March 5, 2015

While plenty of Americans eagerly await the coming of spring, many hiking clubs, non-profits, and land managing agencies are already…

AHS in the News

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Hiking Trails In America Reports

Health Benefits of Hiking

Economic Benefits of Trails