Nonprofit Hiking Organizations
Help us make a difference and please consider making a donation to one of these organizations today! Click on the links below to learn more about each nonprofit hiking organization, or click on the "donate now" button to make a donation directly to the hiking organization of your choice. If you would like to see a nonprofit hiking organization added to the web site, please send an email to us at hiking@hikingforacause.com.
American Hiking Society - The American Hiking Society (AHS) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting hiking and to establishing, protecting and maintaining foot trails in America. For the past 30 years, American Hiking Society has worked vigorously on behalf of our nation’s trails and all the hikers who enjoy them.
Appalachian Trail Conservancy - The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is a volunteer-based organization dedicated to the preservation and management of the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources associated with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in order to provide primitive outdoor-recreation and educational opportunities for Trail visitors.
Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association - The Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association began in 1983 as an off-trail family of fellow hikers who have all shared similar experiences, hopes and dreams on the Appalachian Trail and other trails. Membership in this nonprofit group is open to all.
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