A collection of resources for planning a safe, healthy, and responsible experience on the Appalachian Trail.
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Obstacles arise every day that threaten the Appalachian Trail. Learn how the ATC stands up for the Trail and its surrounding landscape.
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Volunteers are the soul of the Appalachian Trail, and there are many opportunities for you to help keep the Trail alive.
Keep up-to-date with the latest alerts and conditions on the Appalachian Trail.
We have partnered with Mountaineers Books for the warehousing and distribution of Appalachian Trail Conservancy Publications.
Ben is the Southern Sierra Regional Representative with the Pacific Crest Trail Association, acting as the primary staff facilitator from the Angeles National Forest through Yosemite National Park. Previously working seasonally as a specialist in trail maintenance and wilderness, Ben worked on the Appalachian, Florida, and New England National Scenic Trails. In his free time, he can be found reading a biography or climbing high into Sierra Nevada.
