Appalachian Trail Conservancy

A major winter storm will bring heavy snow and strong winds to the Appalachian Trail from the NC-TN line to Maine. 10" possible in NC/TN; up to 22" in northern PA/NJ. Blizzard warnings in PA, NJ, NY & CT. Check weather.gov before hiking. More: appalachiantrail.org/trail-updates/…

A widespread winter storm is expected to impact much of the A.T. starting Friday, 1/23, and into the weekend. Heavy snow/ice may create dangerous conditions, especially if ice causes trees and branches to snap. Access roads may be impassable. Learn more: appalachiantrail.org/trail-updates/…

From the A.T. to the Hollywood Hills ✨ @Kevin_Nealon joined @JimmyKimmelLive to spotlight the ATC and our mission to redefine “take a hike” as an invitation to enjoy nature. Join the movement: takeahikepetition.org #takeahike #ATC100 #AppalachianTrail #GivingTRAILsday

“Take a hike” isn’t an insult — it’s an invitation. This #NationalTakeAHikeDay, help us literally redefine the phrase and raise awareness of the many benefits of time in nature. 🌲 Sign the petition: takeahikepetition.org #TakeAHike #AppalachianTrail

@kevin_nealon checks in on our quest to change the definition of “take a hike.” 🌲 It's not an insult, it's an invitation to reduce stress, boost your health, and lift your mood. Help us redefine it (literally) at takeahikepetition.org #TakeAHike #KevinNealon #SNL #Outdoors

@chrislancette Thank you for becoming a member! We’re glad you stopped in!

Loved my first to Harpers Ferry WV today — and the super friendly and helpful folks ⁦@AT_Conservancy⁩ visitors center. Got the info I needed, became a member and bought this awesome shirt. Can’t wait to back. #appalachiantrail

We are excited to announce Cinda Merrill Waldbuesser as the ATC's incoming 11th President & CEO. She will assume leadership on Jan 1, 2026, following a structured transition with current CEO Sandi Marra. 🔗 Visit appalachiantrail.org/news to learn more.

It’s #DictionaryDay, and Kevin Nealon would like to have a word with Big Dictionary — specifically, three of them: “take a hike.” Join us at TakeAHikePetition.org to help redefine “take a hike” and show how spending time outside can change how we feel and how we see the world.

Want Big Dictionary to change the definition of “take a hike?” According to @kevin_nealon, we’re gonna need a bigger Kevin. 🥓 x 🥾 @kevinbacon, we’re calling you (and your six degrees)! Sign the petition: takeahikepetition.org #TakeAHike #KevinBacon #SNL #Outdoors

We gave @kevin_nealon the tall task of battling Big Dictionary to make “take a hike” mean something nice—and he didn’t blink. Hiking reduces stress, boosts health & connects us to something bigger. Sign the petition: takeahikepetition.org 🥾 #TakeAHike

Dear @MerriamWebster @OED & @CambridgeWords: Your current definition of “TAKE A HIKE” means “scram” or “go away.” unacceptable. It should mean “a friendly invitation to reset, recharge, and reconnect with the outdoors.” Let’s make an edit! ❤Kevin & @AT_Conservancy #u That’s p.s. — oh, and please sign the TakeaHikePetition.org Link

Shouldn’t “Take a Hike” mean something nice? 🥾 This #PublicLandsDay, we teamed up with @kevin_nealon to flip the script. Sign the petition at takeahikepetition.org + help redefine it as an invite to reconnect with nature, boost your mood, and protect public lands like the A.T.

@kevin_nealon would like to have a word with the dictionary. Specifically, three of them: “take a hike.” Big Dictionary has it all wrong — it’s not a snub, it’s a friendly invitation to reconnect with the outdoors. Join us and sign the petition at takeahikepetition.org.

As the world's preeminent hiking YouTuber, I’ve teamed up with @AT_Conservancy to change the definition of “take a hike” in the dictionary from a rude brush-off to an invitation to recharge in the outdoors. Join us and sign the petition at TakeaHikePetition.org 🥾 #takeahike

We’re teaming up with @kevin_nealon to *literally* redefine “take a hike" in the dictionary. 🥾 Sign the petition to turn this rude brush-off into an invitation to reconnect with nature, improve your health, and boost your mood. ➡️ TakeAHikePetition.org #ATC100 #TakeAHike

The 2026 A.T. hangtag color is up to YOU! 🌟 Vote daily through Sept. 24 for the color that will mark next year’s thru-hikes: 🌱 Sassafras 🧡 Flame Azalea 🌳 Red Oak 🐻 Black Bear Cast your vote ➡️ appalachiantrail.org/2026hangtag #AT2026

The ATC thanks @SenTimKaine @SenThomTillis @RepMikeLawler @RepDonBeyer — our Centennial Gala honorees — for their continued leadership on this critical legislation! Read more: appalachiantrail.org/news/legislati…

This bipartisan legislation will: ✅ Formalize partnerships that protect trails ✅ Strengthen land conservation efforts ✅ Demonstrate economic value to communities ✅ Support the volunteers who maintain our trails

The Appalachian Trail Centennial Act has been reintroduced in Congress during our centennial year!

At our Centennial Gala, we honored a bipartisan slate of legislators – Senators @timkaine and @senthomtillis & Representatives @repdonbeyer and @lawler4ny – who have been dedicated to protecting the Appalachian Trail. Thanks to Beyer and Kaine for attending.