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Donate Toggle navigation Explore Explore By State Hiking Basics Day Hiking Multi-Day Hiking Thru-Hiking Transportation Options Trail Updates Leave No Trace Report An Incident Interactive Map About Mission, Vision, & Values History Our Team Board & Leadership Clubs & Partners Accountability & Transparency Corporate Partners Media Room Contact Us Conservation Stewardship Advocacy Landscape Protection Education Youth Outreach A.T. Community Program Wild East Community 2000 Milers Official Blog News Events A.T. Journeys Magazine #AT2019 Stay Informed Tribute Garden Volunteer Opportunities Orientation Volunteer Safety Training Management Resources Volunteer Recognition "The Register" Blog Bring a Group Shop Give Make a Donation Join-Renew Monthly Giving Tribute Donation Corporate Gifts Gifts of Stock AT License Plates Estates and Planned Gifts We are the Guardians of the Appalachian Trail X Join Our E-Newsletter Keep up with the latest news from the ATC DEADLINE: December 31st Protect the Trail in 2020! GIVE NOW -- 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 LATEST NEWS Via NPR: "Supreme Court Pipeline Fight Could Disrupt How The Appalachian Trail Is Run" The Appalachian Trail – the 2,200-mile hiking stretch that goes from Georgia to Maine — is at the center of a legal battle that has risen to the Supreme Court. READ MORE MORE NEWS A.T. FOOTPATH BLOG Bear Mountain: A legacy of footpath protection Almost 100 years ago, something extraordinary was happening in the mountains of eastern New York that continues to inspire and inform the ATC's work today. READ MORE MORE STORIES Interactive Map You can explore many locations along the trail including parking, shelters, A.T. Communities , Trail Clubs , and more! LAUNCH MAP Maps and Guides Comprehensive and accurate A.T. printed hiking maps are available from the Ultimate Appalachian Trail Store. LEARN MORE PROTECT YOUR TRAIL The Clean Water Act Is At Risk TAKE ACTION Tell Congress to Restore Our Parks TAKE ACTION CURRENT ISSUES BECOME A GUARDIAN BECOME A MEMBER JOIN TODAY SUPPORT OUR ANNUAL CAMPAIGN DONATE JOIN OUR EFFORTS VOLUNTEER Plan Your Hike Get the information you need for your next A.T. hiking trip. HIKING BASICS SIGN UP FOR A CAMPSITE HIKING SAFETY INTERACTIVE MAP EVENTS Nantahala Wednesday Work Day December 4, 2019 LEARN MORE Maintaining a Continuous Footpath December 20, 2019 LEARN MORE FIND EVENTS 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... Explore the Wild East WHAT WE DO 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. LEARN MORE 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. TAKE ACTION 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. GET INVOLVED CORPORATE PARTNERS BECOME A PARTNER JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Keep up with the latest news from the ATC. Contact Us 799 Washington Street, PO Box 807 Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-0807 Phone: 304.535.6331 Email: [email protected] About Us Contact Us Visitor Center Hours Careers Internships News Media Room A.T. Journeys Magazine Explore Interactive Map Hiking Basics Trail Updates Toolkit for Trail Clubs A.T. Camper Registration Report an Incident Support Us Donate Join/Renew Corporate Giving Volunteer The 's mission is to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail - ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come. The is a 501c3 organization. Our CFC number: 12230. Our Tax ID number: 526046689. View our Privacy Policy ©2020 . All rights reserved...