Build Your A.T. Volunteer Skills
Explore Learning Pathways, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s library of self-paced online trainings made to inspire and empower A.T. volunteers and partners.
Your Resource for Training
Learning Pathways makes it easy to learn, have fun, and track your training accomplishments as an A.T. volunteer.
Choose a Learning Pathway and complete a series of curated training modules about maintenance and volunteering on the Appalachian Trail. Along the way, test your knowledge with short quizzes and earn digital certificates and badges as you progress.
Each pathway is designed around specific learning outcomes, so you can focus on the skills and knowledge that matter most to you.
You can also explore dozens of stand-alone training modules on demand, just like your favorite streaming service.
All training modules are free and available to the public.
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Recommended Learning Pathways
Choose the pathways that best suit your interests and your role. Register for Learning Pathways to see the full list of available pathways and trainings.
New Volunteers
Aspiring volunteers, or you just joined a Club or signed up for an event.
Volunteer Orientation
Volunteer Leaders
Volunteers with field leadership responsibility or those with interest in in pursuing field leadership.
Field Leadership
Trail Maintenance
Familiarize yourself with current Appalachian Trail standards of care.
Essential Trail Maintenance
A.T. Management
A.T. volunteers with curiosity about how the Appalachian Trail is managed.
A.T. Management
State & Federal Partners
State and Federal agency personnel working with responsibility to the A.T.
Agency Partners OrientationReady to Start Your Learning Journey?
Follow these steps to create an account and get started.
Step 1: Register
Lace up your boots by clicking “Create Your Account” and filling out the short registration form.
Your Join Code: ATC2026
Step 2: Check Your Email
Check your inbox for an email that your account was successfully created.
Step 3: Log In
Click the “Log in” button and enter your email address. You will receive a secure access link in your email inbox.
This access link will be how you log in going forward – no passwords required!
Step 4: Launch Learning Pathways
Go to your inbox and click on the access link to launch Learning Pathways.
Step 5: Choose Your Trainings
Choose your own learning adventure by selecting “Trainings” or “Pathways” from the menu. Explore the options and select trainings that best match your role and interests.
For the best viewing experience: Please turn off the closed captions setting in the embedded YouTube player. Most videos have captions baked in.
Share Your Feedback
If you like your experience or have suggestions, please send our Volunteer team a message. Click the button and select “Volunteer Opportunities on the A.T.” in the topics dropdown.
