Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Our mission is to preserve and manage the A.T.

– ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come.

ABOUT THE A.T.

ABOUT THE ATC

RESPONDING TO COVID-19

Learn how the ATC is working to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on the Appalachian Trail and beyond.

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Interactive Map

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You can explore many locations along the trail including parking, shelters, A.T. Communities, Trail Clubs, and more!

LAUNCH MAP

Maps and Guides

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Comprehensive and accurate A.T. printed hiking maps are available from the Ultimate Appalachian Trail Store.

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PROTECT YOUR TRAIL

The Clean Water Act Is At Risk

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The Great American Outdoors Act

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CURRENT ISSUES

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Plan Your Hike

Get the information you need for your next A.T. hiking trip.

HIKING BASICS

HIKING SAFETY

INTERACTIVE MAP

The AppalachianTrail is more than just a footpath: it's the sweeping views, the plants and animals, the communities, and the people dedicated to celebrating and protecting this national treasure. What do you call all of that? We call it...

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Educate

We prepare and educate millions of visitors each year as they explore the natural and cultural wonders of the Trail. We promote outdoor ethics to minimize the impact visitors have on the environment. We engage our supporters on issues important for protecting the A.T. experience.

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Protect

We work to ensure that the Trail is protected forever through public engagement, broader landscape protection, and best Trail management practices. We manage more than 250,000 acres that protects fresh drinking water, culturally and historically significant landscapes, threatened and endangered species, and recreation-driven economies.

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Empower

We empower the next generation of A.T. stewards, engaging the youth and rallying local communities to help protect the Trail. Through our programs and partnerships, we support over 6,000+ volunteers that maintain and care for the A.T. and its surrounding lands.

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CORPORATE PARTNERS