Trips

Join this project in the beautiful rolling hills of Southern Illinois to help maintain trails! During your downtime, volunteers will have the opportunity to experience a variety of scenic hikes…

Discover the rugged beauty of California’s Lost Coast while making a meaningful impact on the land. This Volunteer Vacation blends a multi-day backpacking trip with hands-on trail restoration work along…

Explore diverse coastal habitat and maintain trails at the same time with this popular and beautiful trip to Santa Catalina Island! Santa Catalina, one of California’s Channel Islands, lies southwest…

FULL Our federal public lands are facing threats like never before—over 5,700 staff have been eliminated and funding is being cut resulting in trails eroding, habitats shrinking, and public access…

SPECIAL $250 REGISTRATION: Our federal public lands are facing threats like never before—over 5,700 staff have been eliminated and funding is being cut resulting in trails eroding, habitats shrinking, and…

Explore diverse coastal habitat and maintain trails at the same time with this popular and beautiful trip to Santa Catalina Island! Santa Catalina, one of California’s Channel Islands, lies southwest…

Alaskan Rainforest Paradise on Prince of Wales Island. Cave Tour Included! Often referred to as P.O.W, the third largest island in the US, is part of the Tongass National Forest.…

Build Trail Experience in the Finger Lakes and the nationally recognized North Country Scenic Trail! Special 1-Year Membership to Finger Lakes Trail Conference included! Join Allegany State Park for the…

You won't want to miss this fantastic opportunity to connect with nature, contribute to important conservation efforts, and experience the breathtaking beauty of Fire Island. We invite you to join…

See why West Virginia is Wild and Wonderful! Help support this dynamic National Wilderness Area! The 47,815-acre Cranberry Wilderness in the Monongahela National Forest is in Pocahontas and Webster Counties,…

Explore the highest arches east of the Mississippi River at one of the most popular destinations in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area! With scenic gorges and…

SPECIAL $250 REGISTRATION & ONE FREE SPACE AVAILABLE: thanks to a generous donation by another AHS volunteer, we have one space available completely free of cost! Please email volunteer@americanhiking.org for…

Immerse Yourself in Alaska Life with temperate outdoor camping with Indoor Meals, Hot Showers, and Wifi in town! Join us in Whittier, Alaska in the heart of the Chugach National…

SPECIAL $250 REGISTRATION: Our federal public lands are facing threats like never before—over 5,700 staff have been eliminated and funding is being cut resulting in trails eroding, habitats shrinking, and…

Join one of the most popular recurring Volunteer Vacations to help this friendly island community maintain local trails! Enjoy stunning ocean vistas, where there is a chance to see a…

History comes alive in the Bridger-Teton National Forest! The Shafer Creek Trail is part of a trail system that makes up a section of the historic Oregon Trail. Volunteers will…

Experience the Sierra-Nevada Wilderness like never before! Located between Lake Tahoe and Sacramento, Mokelumne Wilderness is a rugged landscape of great scenic beauty. Volunteers will help repair the avalanche damaged…

A backpacking adventure with the planning done for you! Come enjoy the magnificent mountains, the serenity of wilderness, the miracle of spring flowers, majestic big game, and the sounds of…

Join this Backpacking Trip in the Nation’s First National Forest! (Planning and Logistics done by AHS and the Forest Service) Join the Shoshone National Forest's Trails program for an exciting…

Summertime on the Oregon Coast! Come help restore the Salal Hill Trail in the scenic coastal town of Newport, Oregon while looking for whales, agates and seabirds galore! Newport has…

Backpacking among Oregon’s Glacial Lakes and Wild and Scenic Rivers! Join this popular backcountry backpacking project in the stunning Eagle Cap Wilderness! The Eagle Cap Wilderness lies in the heart…

Beluga whales and a gold rush town among scenic Alaskan Trails! The Gull Rock Trail offers some enthralling views as it extends for 5.7 miles along the south shore of…

Feel Worlds Away while only Miles Apart from Boston! Join this project to work on trails just outside of the bustling city of Boston! Volunteers will have a chance to…

Explore the longest known cave system in the world! Mammoth Cave National Park is a park on two levels – 52,830 acres of reclaimed hardwood forest and winding riverways, and…

Experience the Appalachian Trail in the Berkshires! Help protect the Appalachian Trail and enjoy the beauty of the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts! Boasting more than 100 world class cultural…

Join us in Moab to immerse yourself in a desert landscape among some of the south west's most stunning geological features and national parks! Located in the heart of the…

Virginia Treasure Needs Your Support Following Hurricane! This project is open to anyone who feels that an all- women’s trip that centers and celebrates the experience of women is the…

Explore the Adirondacks! Created in 1892 as one of the first Forever Wild Forest Preserves in the nation, the Adirondack Park is a unique wilderness area, and volunteers are needed…

An Exclusive Experience at Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge! Support Salt Plains National Wildlife Refuge by helping maintain the Eagle Roost Trail and Hoot Owl Loop. Volunteers will have the…

Dive into St. John’s 3,000 years of human history! Go beyond Virgin Islands National Park’s stunning white-sand beaches. Hike to historic plantation sites to learn about a challenging past when…

Natchez Trace State Park and Forest contains 48,000 heavily forested acres of hardwood and pine, with many lakes and abundant wildlife including turkey, deer, squirrels and many bird species. While…

Dive into St. John’s 3,000 years of human history! Go beyond Virgin Islands National Park’s stunning white-sand beaches. Hike to historic plantation sites to learn about a challenging past when…

***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fjällräven Kånken R backpack (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fjällräven. Made from recycled materials and ready for…

Join Southern Blue Ridge Hikers in beautiful North Carolina to help restore the Chattooga River Trail in the Nantahala National Forest! Enjoy the modern comforts of staying in a recently…

Join Southern Blue Ridge Hikers in beautiful North Carolina to help restore the Chattooga River Trail in the Nantahala National Forest! Enjoy the modern comforts of staying in a recently…

Combine a pre-planned backpacking trip with trail cleanup! Hike 2 miles to basecamp and then hike 2-6 miles roundtrip daily while working on the trail. The King Range National Conservation…

Escape the everyday and immerse yourself in the island paradise of Santa Catalina Island, just off the Southern California coast. Explore diverse coastal habitat and maintain trails at the same…

***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fjällräven Kånken R backpack (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fjällräven. Made from recycled materials and ready for…

***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fjällräven Kånken R backpack (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fjällräven. Made from recycled materials and ready for…

Ketchikan is a picturesque town in southeast Alaska. Surrounded by mountains and ocean, it is a photographers dream. Whether you would like to stroll down the sidewalk and explore small-town…

***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fjällräven Kånken R backpack (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fjällräven. Made from recycled materials and ready for…

***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fjällräven Kånken R backpack (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fjällräven. Made from recycled materials and ready for…

***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fjällräven Kånken R backpack (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fjällräven. Made from recycled materials and ready for…

***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fjällräven Kånken R backpack (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fjällräven. Made from recycled materials and ready for…

Come work and adventure in beautiful Whittier, Alaska! Situated on the shores of Prince William Sound, Whittier was originally built as a secret military installation, with all 253 residents still…

Take in the iconic peaks that tower over the headwaters of the spectacular Clark's Fork River in Cooke City, MT. Known as the “Lake District” of the Beartooths, with some…

Build Trail Experience in Allegany State Park "the wilderness playground of Western New York" and the nationally recognized North Country Scenic Trail! Special 1-Year Membership to Finger Lakes Trail Conference…

***Special Promotion*** All trip participants will receive a Fjällräven Kånken R backpack (valued at $100) generously donated by our good friends at Fjällräven. Made from recycled materials and ready for…

The small City of Cody—gateway to the East Entrance of Yellowstone National Park—offers a full range of amenities, including a regional airport, multiple grocery stores, coffee shops, and diverse dining…

Join this backpacking trip in the Pasayten Wilderness, one of the most beloved backpacking destinations in all of Washington state! You'll experience some of the most beautiful, remote and rugged…