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Protecting the Places You Love to Hike Advocate for Hiking Spaces + Improve Trails Donate Today Advocate Volunteer Explore Advocate Volunteer Explore We envision a world where everyone feels welcome in the American hiking community and has permanent access to meaningful hiking, including urban, frontcountry, and backcountry opportunities. Advocate American Hiking works with Congress, federal agencies, and partners on policy issues and legislation to ensure funding for trails, preservation of public lands, and protection of the hiking experience. Speak Up for Trails American Hiking NextGen Trail Leaders on Capitol Hill. Advocacy News and Issues AHS Statement In Support of Great American Outdoors Act (House) AHS Comments on Dept. of Interior Electric Motorized Bicycle Proposed Rules AHS Statement In Support of Great American Outdoors Act (Senate) 850+ Organizations Support the Great American Outdoors Act Transit to Trails Act Outdoors for All Act Will Myers Racism in the Outdoors Resources American Hiking Society believes that the outdoors should be a place of healing and enjoyment for all. Our mission, 'empowering ALL to enjoy, share, and preserve the hiking experience' will never be fulfilled until systemic racism is erased and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are safe and welcome outside. We are educating ourselves and sharing some of the resources that we have found informative and that might help us all become more aware and prepared to be an effective ally in the outdoors. Learn More Trevor Brown Volunteer Vacation crew in Coconino Natl. Forest. Ryan Nelson Volunteer Trails don't maintain themselves. Individuals of any age and experience level can become trail stewards. Give back to the trails you love, meet new people, and enjoy the experience! Give Back Over 99.99% Protection from Viruses, Bacteria, & Parasites Stay hydrated & healthy in the backcountry with RapidPure's ultralight, ultrafast purifiers. They go beyond filtration to provide advanced protection with industry-leading flow rates. How it Works Watch Video Shop RapidPure With the support of our members, sponsors, and partners, American Hiking has improved trail access for millions of Americans. We've Mobilized 558,708 Trail Volunteers We've Facilitated 41,146 Miles of Trail Maintenance & Construction Volunteers Have Contributed $ 108 Million in Volunteer Labor Check out what we accomplished in 2019! 2019 Impact Report Every day, numerous threats encroach upon the more than 200,000 miles of trails crisscrossing America. Join American Hiking Society and help protect your favorite trails today and for future generations. Become a Member Volunteer Every day, numerous threats encroach upon the more than 200,000 miles of trails crisscrossing America. Join American Hiking Society and help protect your favorite trails today and for future generations. Become a Member Volunteer Mick Haupt Explore Feel confident when you set out on your next trail adventure. Check out our free hiking resources like tips for hiking with families, gear checklists, finding the best trail for you, and more. Browse Resources Alternative Break participants take a lunch break. Latest Stories and Updates What the Great American Outdoors Act Means for the Hiking Community The Great American Outdoors Act, one of the most impactful pieces of conservation and outdoor recreation legislation in decades has become law. Find out what it means for hikers. Read More Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act (H.R. 2435) Letter of Support The Accelerating Veterans Recovery Outdoors Act is important to hikers, the broader outdoor recreation community, veteran service organizations, and the environmental community because it will work to expand outdoor access for our veterans. Read More AHS Statement In Support of Great American Outdoors Act (House) American Hiking Society Urges House Support of the Great American Outdoors Act. Great American Outdoors Act Addresses Both Full Funding of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Public Lands Maintenance Backlog Read More Hiking Safety: Another Look at the 10 Essentials If you’ve done any hiking, camping, or backpacking, you’re probably familiar with the 10 Essentials you should always have on you. There’s a lot to… Read More Read More on the AHS Blog Receive the latest updates on how to protect trails. Subscribe to the monthly edition of Paperless Trails . 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