the mission of the appalachian trail conservancy is to protect, manage, and advocate for the appalachian national scenic trail.

we're here to help you dream up your next trip, figure out the details, and reserve experiences at over 3,600 facilities and 103,000 individual sites across the country.

the pacific crest trail is one of the best trail experiences on earth. we’re on a mission to protect it forever. join us.

rails to trails conservancy is building a nation connected by trails, reimagining public spaces to create safe ways to be active outdoors.

a nonprofit community protecting trails

amc is dedicated to the protection, enjoyment & understanding of the outdoors across the northeast & mid-atlantic regions.

backpacker is the expert source for all things backpacking. trail guides, gear reviews, backcountry skills, and much more.

search over 400,000 trails with trail info, maps, detailed reviews, and photos curated by millions of hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you.

training & education: leave no trace training creates a world of leave no trace advocates, practitioners and stewards. > learn more research & science: we design and support ground-breaking research to inform new ways to protect our natural world. > learn more partner with us together, we can advance the leave no trace movement and […]