Potomac Appalachian Trail Club - PATC

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Our June hikes are filling up fast! Be sure to visit meetup.com/patchikes and RSVP today to secure your spot. PATC hikes...
05/27/2026

Our June hikes are filling up fast! Be sure to visit meetup.com/patchikes and RSVP today to secure your spot.

PATC hikes are perfect for outdoor lovers looking to discover their outdoor community, make new friends, and explore more of the beautiful trails the Mid-Atlantic has to offer.

Ridgerunners and volunteers had a great time talking to folks about PATC at Appalachian Trail Days last weekend! We’re l...
05/22/2026

Ridgerunners and volunteers had a great time talking to folks about PATC at Appalachian Trail Days last weekend! We’re looking forward to many more spring and summertime events this year, and we can’t wait for you to join us! Check out our upcoming events at patc.net/events.

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Spring is in full swing and we have plenty of hikes and events on the horizon! Check out our calendar at patc.net/events...
05/12/2026

Spring is in full swing and we have plenty of hikes and events on the horizon! Check out our calendar at patc.net/events and our Meetup page at https://www.meetup.com/patchikes for all the latest.

Where will we see you next? Let us know!

If you haven't already, check out PATC's new, fully redesigned online store! Shop your favorite maps, books, and apparel...
05/01/2026

If you haven't already, check out PATC's new, fully redesigned online store! Shop your favorite maps, books, and apparel, along with some brand new items and limitied time deals!

Shop now at: shop.patc.net

Calling all hikers, walkers, backpackers, forest bathers and other wanderers! Join PATC at REI  to celebrate spring hiki...
04/28/2026

Calling all hikers, walkers, backpackers, forest bathers and other wanderers! Join PATC at REI to celebrate spring hiking with a day of community. Brush up on hiking tips, check out gear, and find places to go and people to hit the trail with!

Register for free here: rei.com/events/HCDC/hike-community-day-at-the-co-op

You can make every day Earth Day by cherishing the lands and trails around you.🌎Breathe in the scent of pine and rain ne...
04/22/2026

You can make every day Earth Day by cherishing the lands and trails around you.

🌎Breathe in the scent of pine and rain next time you are on the trail and appreciate the life all around you
🌎Pick up a piece of trash next time you're hiking, camping, or simply walking around your neighborhood
🌎Follow rules and regulations for the parks and lands you recreate on. They are created to keep the land (and you) safe
🌎Research and practice Leave No Trace Principles when entering wild places
🌎Bring a friend outdoors, introduce them to the places you love so that they will cherish them too
🌎Photograph the flowers, birds, plants, and wildlife so you can identify and learn about them later
🌎Get involved with your local outdoor organization by volunteering, donating, or staying informed on local issues

What would you add to this list? Drop your answers in the comments below.

Visit patc.net/getinvolved to learn how you can get involved and find your outdoor community today.

Are you an experienced and confident hiker? Consider becoming a PATC Hike Leader and join one of our upcoming courses to...
04/15/2026

Are you an experienced and confident hiker? Consider becoming a PATC Hike Leader and join one of our upcoming courses to get certified.

We will be hosting a virtual Hike Leader class on May 5th at 7PM. We will also be hosting an in-person class at Bears Den on May 2nd.

The goal is to provide PATC standards for hike leaders to support safe hiking.
Attaining certification is a 4 step process:
1. Take American Red Cross Basic First Aid online or in person.
2. Read the PATC Hike Leaders Handbook
3. Complete the Hike Leader Education course online or in person
4. Lead 2 hikes to include planning route, advertising hike, vetting hikers, and leading the hike with under the guidance and assessment of a certified hike leader.
Class fee: 20.00 for PATC members. For non-members, one must become a PATC member before registering for course. PATC membership for an individual is 50.00, annually.

Register for the virtual class here:https://potomactrailclub.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/potomactrailclub/event.jsp?event=80&

Register for the in person class here: https://potomactrailclub.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/potomactrailclub/eventRegistration.jsp?event=75

Join PATC Archivist MIlls Kelly for Profs & Pints DC: The Course of the Appalachian Trail. Mills will speak on the fasci...
04/13/2026

Join PATC Archivist MIlls Kelly for Profs & Pints DC: The Course of the Appalachian Trail. Mills will speak on the fascinating past and uncertain future of a beloved wilderness trail and national park. Mills Kelly is an emeritus professor of history at George Mason University and author of A Hiker’s History of the Appalachian Trail.
The event will be held at Penn Social in Washington DC on Tuesday, Apr 21st from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM.

Learn more and purchase your tickets here: https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/appalachian-trail?fbclid=IwY2xjawRJ_b5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4b1hzRjlmRWp1SUxTOHZpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvCWYhRnvRSUqwAPXRGfxnDR0XEiMmJu_ibAiPoRIGves4b-pKAt5jfW392n_aem_UnRC5Zw1lPnWB-V4gjQj5w

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118 Park Street SE
Vienna, VA
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