Appalachian Trail Conservancy

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The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to protect, manage, and advocate for the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Our Vision: The Appalachian Trail and its surrounding landscape are protected forever for all to enjoy. We are committed to nurturing and protecting this sacred space through education and inspiration. We strive to create an ever-expanding community of doers and dreamers, and

work to ensure that tomorrow’s generations will experience the same mesmerizing beauty we behold today. Page Expectations and Guidelines:

Our page is a place where our fans can comfortably share information and experiences about the Appalachian Trail with one another.

- While this is an open forum, it is also family-friendly, so please keep your comments and wall posts clean and appropriate.

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- Repeated posts or comments may be treated as SPAM and deleted. We reserve the right to monitor and remove comments or postings that violate these terms.

On the Appalachian Trail and in daily life, adopting a Leave No Trace mindset can help make a positive impact on the wor...
06/05/2026

On the Appalachian Trail and in daily life, adopting a Leave No Trace mindset can help make a positive impact on the world we all share. 🌱

This World Environment Day, we're sharing some ways to practice Leave No Trace whether you're in the backcountry, the city, or somewhere in between. It truly is all connected and the choices we make at home impact the health of the places we recreate.

See more ideas for how to Leave No Trace in daily life. ➡️ https://lnt.org/dailylife/

What would you add to the list?

Did you know the Appalachian Trail traverses eight National Forests? Join us and the National Forest Foundation in celeb...
06/05/2026

Did you know the Appalachian Trail traverses eight National Forests? Join us and the National Forest Foundation in celebrating National Forest Week! Here are a few ways to celebrate and get involved. ⬇️
🌲 Take a hike in a National Forest near you and .
🌲 Check out volunteer opportunities to give back to the A.T. and its surrounding forests at appalachiantrail.org/waystovolunteer.
🌲 Advocate for protected National Forests at appalachiantrail.org/takeaction.

📸 Sunset in Pisgah National Forest by Robert Amos

A.T. hikers look out for each other and the Trail! 💚 Did you know that you can report incidents on the Appalachian Trail...
06/02/2026

A.T. hikers look out for each other and the Trail! 💚 Did you know that you can report incidents on the Appalachian Trail to help protect the A.T. and improve safety for everyone? Report here: appalachiantrail.org/incidents

Remember, incident reports do not trigger an immediate law enforcement response. In an emergency, always call 9-1-1. Use the Incident Report form after the situation has been resolved and you are in a safe place, and for non-emergency incidents like:

⚠️ You observe vandalism or damage to the A.T. or A.T. infrastructure like shelters and bridges
⚠️ You witness harmful or suspicious behavior on the Trail or at A.T. shelters or campsites
⚠️ There is a missing or delayed hiker or a person of concern on the Trail

When in doubt, submit a report! Incident reports submitted through appalachiantrail.org/incident go directly to the National Park Service and the ATC.

If you experienced a bear-related incident, please use our bear report form at appalachiantrail.org/bears

📸 Jay "Cucumber" Benda

Are you planning a hike in Connecticut? Connecticut is an Appalachian Trail state that has something for everyone! Withi...
05/31/2026

Are you planning a hike in Connecticut? Connecticut is an Appalachian Trail state that has something for everyone!

Within Connecticut's 52.2 miles of the A.T., there are ADA accessible sections and tough climbs. Do you have a favorite hike in Connecticut? 🥾

Good news for Appalachian Trail advocacy! 🎉➡️ The America the Beautiful bill now has 60 bipartisan cosponsors, split eve...
05/30/2026

Good news for Appalachian Trail advocacy! 🎉➡️ The America the Beautiful bill now has 60 bipartisan cosponsors, split evenly between the two parties. If passed, this bill would provide approximately $13.6 billion over eight years for deferred maintenance projects in national parks and national forests, helping address critical infrastructure needs across the Appalachian Trail landscape.

Parks and public lands bring people together. 🤝 The ATC looks forward to seeing a House version of the bill introduced and will continue working with members of Congress to prioritize legislation like the America the Beautiful Act that benefits public lands.

You can learn more about America the Beautiful Act, our other legislative priorities, and how you can be an A.T. advocate at appalachiantrail.org/advocate.

Heads up, hikers! 🚨 Winter weather is in the forecast where the Appalachian Trail traverses the high summits of Vermont,...
05/29/2026

Heads up, hikers! 🚨 Winter weather is in the forecast where the Appalachian Trail traverses the high summits of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine in the coming days (May 29-31).

The Mount Washington Weather Observatory predicts freezing weather and snow starting tonight, May 29, at around 4,000 feet of elevation in New Hampshire, with snow accumulation up to six inches for areas above 6,000 feet over the weekend. High peaks along the Trail in Maine, including Katahdin, will also see freezing weather with wind chills as low as 18 degrees on May 30. The high peaks of Vermont will likely see temperatures in the 30s with possible snow.

Hikers should be extremely careful, bring cold weather gear, and turnaround if conditions deteriorate.

Learn more: https://appalachiantrail.org/trail-updates/vt-nh-me-winter-weather/

Yesterday, ATC President & CEO Cinda Waldbuesser took a hike on the Appalachian Trail with Pennsylvania First Lady Lori ...
05/27/2026

Yesterday, ATC President & CEO Cinda Waldbuesser took a hike on the Appalachian Trail with Pennsylvania First Lady Lori Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Dunn. 🥾

The A.T. in Pennsylvania plays an important role in showcasing America’s heritage and the state’s sweeping landscapes as it passes historic landmarks, winds through pastoral lands, and ascends to scenic heights along Kittatinny Ridge, a globally Important Bird Area and designated sentinel landscape.

As the A.T. state with the 3rd most recreation visits (2.7M in 2025), the Trail in PA and the public lands it passes through are outdoor recreation and tourism economic drivers.

During the hike, Cinda, Lori, and Cindy—together with volunteers from the Cumberland Valley Appalachian Trail Club, Cumberland County, PA representatives, and ATC staff—discussed ongoing efforts to protect the A.T. landscape in PA from various threats, strengthen A.T. Communities, and continue the strong public-private partnership that defines the A.T.’s cooperative management system.

05/26/2026

Turns out, a lot of people at Appalachian Trail Days think it’s time to change the meaning of “take a hike.” 🥾😉

Thank you to everyone who stopped by the Damascus Trail Center during Trail Days and signed our definition petition. Thanks to the 800+ signatures collected during Trail Days, we’re one step closer to giving “take a hike” the positive meaning it deserves.

Another huge thanks to everyone who became an ATC member or renewed their membership during the festival — and congratulations to our five lucky winners of $500 L.L.Bean gift cards!

Didn’t get a chance to sign the petition at Trail Days? There’s still time to join us and help redefine “take a hike” and unlock $1 to support the A.T. from our friends at Mammut. ➡️ takeahikepetition.org

Huge thank you to Steve for his many years of serving on the A.T. Committee and stewarding the Appalachian Trail!
05/26/2026

Huge thank you to Steve for his many years of serving on the A.T. Committee and stewarding the Appalachian Trail!

Aspiring southbound (SOBO) Appalachian Trail thru-hikers will be setting out soon! ⌛️Here are our top tips for 2026 SOBO...
05/24/2026

Aspiring southbound (SOBO) Appalachian Trail thru-hikers will be setting out soon! ⌛️Here are our top tips for 2026 SOBOs:

⛰️Baxter State Park (home of Katahdin) requires reservations for SOBO hikers that must be made in advance. Visit baxterstatepark.org or contact the ATC for more info.
🏕️ Camping is not allowed above the treeline in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, so SOBO hikers should have a plan on where they will camp at the start of their journeys.
🌪️ Hurricane Helene repairs will still be ongoing when many SOBOs reach the southern portion of the Trail in the fall. Stay informed of the latest Helene-related detours by checking appalachiantrail.org/helene.

Want to make sure you're prepared before you set out? Read our full rundown of the most essential SOBO info at https://appalachiantrail.org/explore/hike-the-a-t/thru-hiking/southbound/

📸 SOBO hiker, Taylor "T-Cat" Cochran, photographed by Betsy Thompson

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