A.T. Footpath

Due to the safety concerns and closures caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, the ATC has revised its policy for recognizing the 2020 class of A.T. thru-hikers.

The Appalachian Trail, given its ever-increasing popularity over the past weeks, is no longer a viable space to practice social distancing.

An update from ATC President & CEO Sandra Marra on our ongoing actions to reduce the risks of COVID-19 transmission on and around the Appalachian Trail.

ATC President & CEO Sandra Marra advises multi-day campers and thru-hikers to postpone their hikes due to the risks of COVID-19 transmission.

President & CEO Sandra Marra discusses the ATC's efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 on the Appalachian Trail.

Creating a continuous footpath from Maine to Georgia was not a one-time event. In order to preserve the Trail's full 2,000-mile journey, continual maintenance and guardianship are essential to ensure the A.T. always remains open.

An upcoming Supreme Court decision could change how the Trail has been managed for over 50 years.

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.

Deep in Maine's 100 Mile Wilderness, ATC and its partners are working to restore access to an important water source for native salmon and trout.

In mid-October 2019, students, educators and service leaders gathered for the MY Trail Summit, learning valuable skills for protecting the Appalachian Trail and America's public lands.