American Hiking Society

06/04/2026

One of our favorite things about National Trails Day®? The people you meet along the way

Whether you're heading to an event solo, bringing a friend along for the fun, or showing up with your entire trail crew, National Trails Day® is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts in your community.

From seasoned volunteers to first-time hikers, you'll meet people who share a passion for the outdoors and a commitment to keeping trails accessible, welcoming, and well cared for for generations to come.

So say hello, make a new trail buddy, and celebrate the power of community on the trails this National Trails Day®! 🌲🥾

National Trails Day® is made possible by our generous partners. Thank you to AllTrails, GORE-TEX Brand, Fjällräven, Zen Principle, INIU Global, and our federal partners National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau Of Land Management, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

📷️ :Sykesville MD, Carroll Equestrian Council Event NTD 2023, NextGen- Elizabeth Guerrero Griffith Park NTD 2023, Arches National Park Volunteer Event NTD 2025, AHS Staff doing trail clean up

06/03/2026

Just a photo of how happy nature is when you take the National Trails Day® Pledge. 🏜️🌼☀️

When you take the National Trails Day® Pledge (https://buff.ly/1CBHcU4), you're committing to leaving the trails — and the outdoor community — better than you found them. That's a powerful step toward ensuring our natural spaces are cared for today and preserved for future generations.

And there's another pretty great perk: when you take the Pledge, you'll be entered to win one of FOUR incredible outdoor gear prize packages (swipe to see 👀), valued at more than $2,000 each!

It's a simple action that can have a lasting impact. Take the Pledge, encourage your friends to do the same, and let's all do our part to leave it better than we found it.

This year’s National Trails Day® Outdoor Gear Prize Package includes:
• AllTrails Annual Peak Membership
• AHS Swag Pack
• Base Medical Wilderness First Aid Certification
• Cotopaxi Arenal 32L Backpack
• ENO Keep It Wild Giving Back Hammock + Atlas Hammock Straps
• Falcon Guides Women Who Hike National Parks
• Farm to Feet Damascus No Fly Zone Light Targeted Cushion 3/4 Crew
• Farm To Summit $25 Gift Card
• Fjällräven Vidda Pro Trousers
• Front Crunchy Go Halfway Five-Panel Cap
• High Camp Flasks Parkside Flask
• Karma Nuts 200 ct case of Olive Oil & Sea Salt Topped Cashews
• Leki KHUMBU Trekking Poles
• Lems Shoes $250 Gift Card to lems.com
• Lowa Boots Innovo GTX LO Shoes
• Moon Travel Guides USA National Parks Hiking: The Top 100 Trails
• Osprey Sportlite™ or Hikelite™ Hiking Pack
• Pistil McKinley Trucker Hat
• Sling Bottle and SandeBag Quick Trip
• Trails Magazine Annual Subscription

06/03/2026

We are just THREE days away from the best day of the year (in our humble opinion 🙃). National Trails Day® is right around the corner!

Swipe through for everything you need to know about celebrating National Trails Day® this year on Saturday, June 6!

(Looking for an event near you? Our 'Find an Event' map is a great resource available on our website — https://buff.ly/Kwgg0Ou)

National Trails Day® is made possible by our generous partners. Thank you to AllTrails, GORE-TEX Brand, Fjällräven, Zen Principle, INIU Global, and our federal partners National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau Of Land Management, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

06/02/2026

Behind every well-maintained trail is a community of volunteers, advocates, and stewards working to keep outdoor spaces accessible, welcoming, and protected for future generations.

American Hiking's Senior Director for Programs and Advocacy, Tyler Ray, explored Why Local Trails and the People Who Champion Them Matter More Than Ever in a blog with GORE-TEX Brand — explaining how stewardship, volunteerism, and community investment help ensure everyone has a place to connect with nature close to home.

As we prepare to celebrate National Trails Day®, it's a powerful reminder that getting outside and caring for the places we love go hand in hand.

Read the full story

There is a trail closer to you than you think. It may not be famous. It may not appear on a travel magazine's list of must-see destinations. But it is there, it’s wonderful, and it is waiting for you.As American Hiking Society (AHS) marks its 50th anniversary, that simple truth sits at the center ...

06/02/2026

2026 is a milestone year as it marks America’s 250th Celebration and the 50th anniversaries of both American Hiking Society and GORE-TEX®️ Brand.

To commemorate these significant anniversaries, American Hiking Society, in partnership with our long-standing partner, GORE-TEX®️ Brand, is hosting events in three cities — Seattle, Boulder, and Washington, D.C. — to enhance trail stewardship and community involvement for National Trails Day®️. We invite local residents to join us at one of these city events or sign up for any of the hundreds of events registered across the country on June 6th.

GORE-TEX Brand Potomac Conservancy Mount Vernon Trail

06/01/2026

National Trails Day® is just ⭐️ 5 days away ⭐️, and we can't wait to celebrate with you!

Here's your quick National Trails Day® checklist:

✅ Find an event near you using our Find an Event map (https://buff.ly/Kwgg0Ou)
✅ Take the National Trails Day® Pledge (https://buff.ly/1CBHcU4)
✅ Gather your friends, family, or trail crew
✅ Get outside and celebrate your favorite trails
✅ Capture the adventure and share how you're celebrating on Instagram

Don't forget taking the pledge & entering our photo contest offer you TWO ways to win epic outdoors gear prize packages valued at over $2,000!

Entering the content contest is simple — when you share your National Trails Day® photos and videos on Instagram don't forget to tag and make sure your profile is public so we can see it!

Whether you're joining a community event, tackling a favorite local trail, or simply enjoying spending time outside, every step helps celebrate and support the places we love to explore

Five days to go! Who's ready? (We certainly are!!!) 🥾🌲💚

National Trails Day® is made possible by our generous partners. Thank you to AllTrails, GORE-TEX Brand, Fjällräven, Zen Principle, INIU Global, and our federal partners National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau Of Land Management, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

📷️: NTD 2023 at Rock Creek Park

05/29/2026

Do you have plans yet for National Trails Day®?

There are nearly 1,000 events happening across the country on Saturday, June 6th and we could not be more excited to celebrate the trails and the outdoors with all of you!

We've rounded up just a few of the family-friendly events happening on National Trails Day® — if you don't see an event near you on this list, head to our 'Find an Event' tool on our website https://buff.ly/Kwgg0Ou to see what's happening in your neck of the woods!

National Trails Day® is made possible by our generous partners. Thank you to AllTrails, GORE-TEX Brand, Fjällräven, Zen Principle, INIU Global, and our federal partners National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau Of Land Management, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

05/28/2026

We’re proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 National Trails Day® Micro-Grant Program! 🎉

This year, American Hiking Society expanded the program to award four incredible organizations and communities working to make the outdoors more welcoming, accessible, and connected through meaningful National Trails Day® events on Saturday, June 6.

Meet the 2026 recipients ⬇️

🌲 Town of Lisbon, Maine
The Town of Lisbon is creating more inclusive opportunities for outdoor recreation within their local community. This National Trails Day®, they’ll host a sensory-friendly hiking experience designed specifically for neurodivergent individuals and their families, featuring sensory exploration stations, guided activities, and supportive accommodations that help make trails feel more accessible, welcoming, and enjoyable for all.

🥾 Brown People Camping
Brown People Camping is a community-centered organization focused on creating more inclusive outdoor experiences and helping underrepresented communities feel welcome in nature. As they celebrate their 10-year anniversary, they’ll mark National Trails Day® with an event centered around community-building, native history and land acknowledgment, trail stewardship, and beginner-friendly outdoor experiences for people of intersectional identities, including women and LGBTQIA+ participants.

🌿 Destination Hike, LLC. .hike
Destination Hike creates outdoor experiences designed to foster wellness, connection, and representation on the trails — particularly for African American women. For National Trails Day®, they’ll host a curated hiking and wellness experience focused on sisterhood, stewardship, and reclaiming outdoor spaces, complete with a trail cleanup activity and community luncheon designed to remove barriers to participation and make hiking more accessible.

🏃 Native Women Run Albuquerque
Native Women Run Albuquerque is a Native women-led run club that builds community and connection through running, hiking, and honoring the land. Founded in 2024, the group hosts regular gatherings that blend movement, culture, and environmental stewardship. Their National Trails Day® celebration will feature a community fun walk/hike and trail cleanup focused on caring for the land while empowering Native women through outdoor recreation and shared community experiences.

National Trails Day® is about more than getting outside — it’s about creating spaces where everyone feels they belong. We’re honored to support these organizations and can’t wait to see their events come to life this June.

Learn more and find ways to celebrate at NationalTrailsDay.org.

05/27/2026

🏃‍♂️➡️🥾Trail runners don’t stop moving, they evolve how they move.

Many runners are trading some miles for more sustainable adventures on the trail 🌲 In partnership with our friends at , our latest blog explores the transition from high-impact trail running to endurance hiking, including joint health, longevity, recovery, and staying active for years to come.

Because the goal is not just speed anymore, it is still being out there decades from now ⛰️

Read the full article on the AHS blog: https://buff.ly/KNOcHRQ

05/27/2026

If you needed a sign to take trail selfies, film your cleanup crew in action, or snap a photo of that epic post-hike sunset… this is it.

Enter our National Trails Day® content contest!

We want to see National Trails Day® through your eyes — from the trails you hike, to the waters you paddle, to every piece of trash picked up along the way. 🌿

When you share your photos (or videos!) showing us how you celebrated National Trails Day®, you’ll be entered to win one of FOUR incredible outdoor gear prize packages valued at over $2,000! 🎉

How to enter:
🥾 Post your favorite photo or video from your National Trails Day® celebration on Instagram on Saturday, June 6
🌲 Tag (make sure your account is public so we can see it!)
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The contest closes June 13 — so get outside, get tagging, and leave the trails better than you found them. 🌲