In 1976, three backpackers sitting around a campfire realized that while trail clubs were successfully building support for local and regional trails, nobody was keeping an eye on federal trails or federal legislation. From this conversation, American Hiking Society was born.

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Take action to help protect trails and recreation opportunities nationwide.

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Sign up to receive the American Hiking's Capitol Trails Broadcast, an email alert with the latest news from Congress or federal agencies affecting hiking trails.

CURRENT ISSUES
Information on legislative and policy issues affecting trails and hiking, including federal funding for trails and recreation, the Roadless Rule, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, Willing-Seller bills and more.

HOUSE TRAILS CAUCUS
Does your congressional Representative support trails? Find out if she or he is a member of the House Trails Caucus.

HIKE THE HILL: TRAILS ADVOCACY WEEK
Learn how to lobby for your trail during American Hiking Society's Trails Advocacy Week, held every winter. Advocacy Week provides training on trails issues and advocacy skills, plus the opportunity to network with federal personnel and representatives from trail organizations from around the nation.