Trailwide – Government Shutdown
CT, GA, MN, MD, MA, NH, NJ, NY, NC, PA, TN, VT, VA, WV | Alert
*UPDATED*
24 DAYS AGO
10/07/2025
As of midnight October 1, 2025, the federal government shut down due to a lack of appropriations. The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) footpath and on-Trail facilities (shelters, campsites, privies) remain open, along with ungated trailhead parking lots. Federal facilities and services along the Trail, like National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service visitor centers and campgrounds, may be closed.
We’ve compiled more information for A.T. hikers and visitors about impacts due to the shutdown:
As of 10/03, A.T. volunteers may return to work on National Park Service APPA and state lands associated with the Appalachian National Scenic Trail during the shutdown. Volunteers with concerns or questions should contact their club leadership or ATC Regional Office staff.
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is a private, nonprofit organization and will remain open, including our Harpers Ferry Visitor Center in West Virginia, our Damascus Trail Center in Virginia, and our Monson A.T. Visitor Center in Maine (open through Monday, October 13 for the 2025 season). Visit our Contact page for visitor center hours.
We will update this notice with more information as it becomes available.