The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will offer 10 classes throughout North Carolina and Georgia in January and February 2016 for people interested in a long-distance hike.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) continues to see a record-breaking number of hikers who pass through its Visitor Center in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, which is considered the psychological midpoint of the 2,190-mile long Appalachian Trail (A.T.).

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is pleased to announce that for fiscal year 2015, a record-breaking 6,827 volunteers reported approximately 272,477 hours to maintaining and protecting the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) for hikers to use.

The New River Valley Trail Crew (NRVTC), a collective effort of local volunteers in the New River Valley area of Virginia, is looking for folks interested in building and maintaining trails, including the Appalachian Trail (A.T.).

Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy for a Hiker Happy Hour at Black Dome Mountain Sports, located at 140 Tunnel Road in Asheville, North Carolina. The casual, drop-in event is free and open to the public and will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9.

Applications for the 2016 Appalachian Trail (A.T.) Specialty License Plate grant program, managed by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), are currently being accepted until Friday, Jan. 8, 2016.

Applications for the 2016 Appalachian Trail (A.T.) Specialty License Plate grant program, managed by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), are currently being accepted until Friday, Jan. 8, 2016.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) invites the public to drop by its Visitor Center in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 31 to enjoy a Halloween-themed “Make Your Own Trail Mix” bar that will feature spooky snacks and more.

Outdoor Edutainment, LLC ​has produced a new ​edition of The Appalachian Trail Game that teaches players about Appalachian Trail safety and best use practices before and during a hike. Th​is special edition includes game card content created in collaboration with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.

The ATC has launched a redesigned version of its website, www.appalachiantrail.org.

The Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics and its Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers team are partnering with the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy to host community events and educational activities September 24-28, 2015.

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), along with the BATONA Hiking Club and the Appalachian Mountain Club - Delaware Valley Chapter, invite the public to attend the official designation of Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, as the newest Appalachian Trail (A.T.) Community™.

Held trail-wide on National Public Lands Day, Family Hiking Day is a program developed by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) to introduce and welcome families of all ages and abilities to the Appalachian Trail (A.T.).

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is completing planning for the expected increase of section and thru-hikers that may be inspired by the upcoming film "A Walk in the Woods."

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club (RATC) will co-host a special screening of the new Robert Redford film, “A Walk in the Woods,” in Roanoke, Virginia on Friday, September 4.