https://www.atctrailstore.org/
Welcome to the Ultimate Appalachian Trail Store! Proceeds from sales go back into the protection of the A.T. experience through volunteer-based conservation...
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https://appalachiantrail.org/event/go-outside-festival-2/
Visit the Appalachian Trail Conservancy table at the Roanoke GO Fest! Come to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy booth and sign our petition to change the...
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https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/unexpected-finds/
Beyond the Appalachian Trail corridor are hidden features hikers rarely see. Learn about a few and how to volunteer for boundary maintenance.
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https://appalachiantrail.org/trail-updates/roan-high-knob-shelter-closed/
09/23/2025 Update: The shelter remains closed and there is no timeline for reopening. Hikers should continue to avoid the shelter area for their safety. ---...
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https://appalachiantrail.org/experience/hike-the-trail/essential-skills/
There are backcountry skills and knowledge that every Appalachian Trail (A.T.) hiker needs to know to have a safe, fun, and low-impact trip on the Trail.
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https://appalachiantrail.org/event/damascus-day/
Welcome to Damascus Day! Stop by the Damascus Trail Center as a part of the annual Virginia Highlands Festival for activities throughout the day.
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https://appalachiantrail.org/experience/hike-the-trail/thru-section-hiking/
Thru-hikers complete the A.T. in 12 months or less, with most thru-hikes taking around 6 months. Thru-hiking is physically and mentally demanding, with only...
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https://appalachiantrail.org/experience/hike-the-trail/day-hiking-backpacking/best-times-to-hike/
Every season offers something special on the Appalachian Trail. Learn the best times to hike in spring, summer, fall, and winter and how to prepare for...
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https://appalachiantrail.org/leadership/eboni-preston-goddard/
Led by a call to action, Eboni is a management professional with a background in non-profit administration, program operations, partnerships, and workforce...
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https://appalachiantrail.org/leadership/devon-lespier/
Devon Lespier is a research assistant for Energy and Environment Policy at the Center for American Progress, where she advocates for policies fostering...
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https://appalachiantrail.org/leadership/ashleigh-sherman/
Ashleigh Sherman is the Digital Communications Manager for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy where she oversees the strategy behind and management of the...
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https://appalachiantrail.org/
Feb 20, 2026 - The ATC’s mission is to protect, manage, and advocate for the Appalachian Trail, the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. Founded in 1925.
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https://appalachiantrail.org/leadership/jasmine-gormley/
Jasmine Gormley (she/her) is from New Hampshire, and she is a senior in the Environmental Studies major at Yale University. She is specializing in Biodiversity...
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https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/what-soars-above-kittatinny-ridge/
The 125 miles of the Appalachian Trail that follow Pennsylvania's Kittatinny Ridge see an incredible amount of hawk and eagle migrations.
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https://appalachiantrail.org/leadership/patricia-d-shannon/
Patricia D. Shannon of Vienna, VA is currently the Chief Financial and Operational Officer for AARP Foundation, based in Washington, DC. She enjoys exploring...
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https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/the-preservation-of-spy-rock/
When an increase in visitation threatened one of the Appalachian Trail's hidden treasures in Virginia, ATC and its partners took action to preserve rare plant...
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https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/inspiring-new-generation-trail-maintainers/
How a crew of young Trail Maintainers from around the country helped relocate the Appalachian Trail near Palmerton, Pennsylvania, and preserve the hiking...
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https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/reflections-at-the-start-of-2024/
As the ATC embarks on its 99th year of service to the Appalachian Trail in 2024, our CEO Sandi Marra shares her observations, gratitude, and enthusiasm.
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https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/native-lands/
Trey Adcock, Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Director of American Indian and Indigenous Studies at the University of North Carolina,...
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https://appalachiantrail.org/volunteer-spotlight/tom-hurd/
Batona Hiking Club (BHC) volunteer Tom Hurd spent fifteen years section hiking the A.T., then turned around and completed his 2006 thru-hike in 149 days. Tom,...
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https://appalachiantrail.org/trail-updates/iron-mtn-gap-detour/
01/28/2026 The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) remains closed around Iron Mountain Gap per a Forest Service order due to ongoing repair work following Hurricane...
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https://appalachiantrail.org/leadership/rachel-lettre/
Rachel has worked in the outdoor industry and conservation field for 25 years, her experience includes developing volunteer opportunities and jobs for young...
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https://appalachiantrail.org/leadership/linda-mulheren/
Linda, a native Virginian, has been an outdoors advocate since first hiking on the A.T. as a child while camping at Caledonia State Park. Volunteerism has been...
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https://appalachiantrail.org/news-stories/see-you-down-the-trail/
After 33 years at the ATC, Laurie Potteiger reflects on the changes, challenges and beauty she found while working to conserve the Appalachian Trail experience.
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https://appalachiantrail.org/leadership/drew-catherine-hines/
Drew began their career with the Appalachian Trail Center in June of 2024. They are excited to be a part of the legendary A.T. They graduated from the...
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