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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

Press Release: Congressman Petri Receives Special Recognition Award

April 15, 2013

For immediate release March 01, 2012 Contact: Sheila Franklin sfranklin@AmericanHiking.org (301) 565-6704 Silver Spring, MD–The American Hiking Society (AHS) presented…

Press Release: Congressman Michaud Receives Special Recognition Award

April 15, 2013

For immediate release March 01, 2012 Contact: Sheila Franklin sfranklin@AmericanHiking.org (301) 565-6704 Congressman Michaud Receives Special Recognition Award American Hiking…

Press Release: Congressman Blumenauer Recipient of Inaugural Congressional Trailblazer Award

April 15, 2013

For immediate release March 09, 2012 Contact: Sheila Franklin sfranklin@AmericanHiking.org (301) 565-6704 Congressman Blumenauer Recipient of Inaugural Congressional Trailblazer Award…

Press Release: Forest Service Officer’s Quick Action Likely Saved Hikers

April 15, 2013

For immediate release April 25, 2012 Contact: Peter Olsen POlsen@AmericanHiking.org (301) 565-6704, x.205 Forest Service Officer’s Quick Action Likely Saved…

AHS in the News

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Hiking Trails In America Reports

Health Benefits of Hiking

Economic Benefits of Trails