Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Strategic Plan 2025-2027
Ensuring the Appalachian Trail and its landscape are always protected, resilient and connected for all.
A Conserved and Connected A.T. Landscape
- Protect priority lands that connect the wild, scenic, and cultural wonders of the Appalachian Trail and its surrounding landscape.
- Protect the biodiversity and functional connectivity of natural resource ecosystems in the Appalachian Trail landscape.
- Build an intact and enduring landscape that protects the Trail and its surrounding landscape from the impact of climate change, and advances climate resiliency in the Appalachians.
The Responsible, Sustainable and Accessible Management of the A.T.
- Maintained A.T. treadway and facilities to the highest standards, reflecting state-of-the-art hiking trail and overnight site construction and management, with the goal of long-term sustainability.
- Work collaboratively with its partners and visitors to encourage responsible use and a consistently welcoming experience along Trail.
An Engaged, Diverse, and Expanding Community that Supports, Volunteers and Advocates for the ATC and our Mission
- Create access and breakdown barriers to the resource by creating meaningful and positive opportunities for new and diverse audiences to experience the A.T.
- Strengthen and diversify the support for the ATC and the Trail to enable long-term success.
- Support Trail Clubs and other partners so they remain resilient and continue the crucial work of maintaining the A.T. treadway and facilities.
- Create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive ATC workplace that reflects the communities we serve and drives innovation and performance.