American Hiking Society

Advocacy campaigns and education through the blog, paperless trail newsletter, and social media help educate the Hiking public on the issues that matter most to them and connect them to their members of congress to make their voices heard on critical issues, and also provide education on the latest Hiking news, hiker safety, and other topics. Nextgen trail leaders supports and provides professional development for emerging leaders in conservation and equity in the outdoors, who in term become activist ambassadors.

Member services are designed to connect members to our advocacy campaigns, educational materials, and our mission of empowering all to enjoy, share, and preserve the Hiking experience.

Volunteer vacations fosters public land stewardship nationwide through volunteers who donate their time, money, and energy to build and maintain trails. Alternative breaks introduce college-aged folks nationwide to trail stewardship, and the alternative break scholarship provides outdoor leadership and stewardship opportunities to schools whose student body might not otherwise have that opportunity. American Hiking Society's national trails day serves as a day to raise awareness around and conduct trail service and advocacy through on-the-ground events nationwide and social media campaigns.