Join the call with your membership today!
We believe the Appalachian Trail is a place of life-changing discovery and everyone should have the opportunity to experience it, which is why we want to ensure the Trail remains protected for the long haul.
What Your Membership Means
As a member of the ATC, you will be directly supporting ATC’s work to protect, manage and advocate for the Appalachian Trail. You will be part of:
- Protecting the iconic Appalachian Trail and surrounding landscape so it retains its awe-inspiring beauty and biodiversity.
- Providing a world-class recreational experience that delights, challenges, and heals millions of people every year.
- Ensuring that all visitors to the A.T. feel welcome and knowledgeable about how to enjoy it safely and responsibly.
Become a member or renew your membership today with your gift of support. Thank you!
Choose Your Membership
Standard Membership
Your gift of $50 or more will get you these exclusive member benefits:
- Subscription to the award-winning A.T. Journeys magazine and our weekly Trailway News e-newsletter
- Premium 4-foot long Appalachian Trail map
- 20% discount off the purchase of FarOut A.T. trail guides
- Discounts in the ATC Trail Store
- Volunteer opportunities, invitations to special events, Trail festivals, and more
Best of all, you’ll know you are doing your part to protect an irreplaceable national treasure—the Appalachian Trail!
Become a Member Today
Monthly Membership “A.T. Hero”
Join as an A.T. Hero today with your monthly gift, and get all your regular membership benefits, plus the official ATC calendar each year.
Setting up a monthly gift means your support is always active – no need for renewals. And that makes you a hero in our book!
Become an A.T. Hero
NextGen Membership
Are you between the ages of 18 and 30? Become a NextGen Member with a gift amount that matches your age.
If you’re 25, you’ll pay just $25. When you turn 26, you’ll pay $26 to renew your membership. You’ll enjoy all the same benefits of ATC membership, including the satisfaction of helping to protect a world-class outdoor recreational experience for all to enjoy!
Become a NextGen Member
Give the Gift of Membership
Share your love of the A.T. with the special people in your life by giving the gift of ATC membership. It’s the perfect gift for a birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion—and it lasts yearlong! We will notify the recipient of the gift membership on your behalf.
Buy a Gift Membership
Need more information?
Email the ATC Membership Department with any questions.