Resource Library:

Hiking



published Nov 2019

“Walk Easy; Hike Strong”: A Veteran’s Journey of Discovery on the Arizona Trail

by Mike Buckley

Warrior Expeditions is a nonprofit group that helps veterans by giving them the opportunity to participate in outdoor expeditions with the intent of improving the transition back into civilian life.


published Oct 2019

Ramble On: A History of Hiking

by Jim Schmid

An American Trails book review by Jim Schmid.


posted Jun 4, 2019

New York's Breakneck Ridge: A Challenge for Hikers Becomes a Challenge to Sustain

by Chris Morris with New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, Hank Osborn with New York - New Jersey Trail Conference, Sara Hart with New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation

This presentation will showcase elements of a comprehensive planning effort underway, and will focus on specific management actions including data collection, trail stewardship, maintenance, and a Leave No Trace hot spot event.


published Nov 2005

Studying impacts of visitor use on the Appalachian Trail

Visitor use impacts associated with the Appalachian Trail include use of the footpath itself, overnight use areas (both designated and bootleg), and human waste management.


published Mar 2015

FAQ: When and where to use blazes or markers

by American Trails Staff

Best practices for blaze marking along trails



published Jul 2018

FAQ: What are the BEST hiking trails?

by American Trails Staff

Top 10 hiking trails


published Jun 2018

Hiking is for all Abilities

The beauty of hiking is that it is for all abilities. Opportunities for accessible trails as well as more challenging routes can be found in every corner of America.


published Jun 2010

Triad Partnership Protects and Manages the Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin

by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

The Ice Age Trail Triad shows that the federal government, a state agency, and a nonprofit can all work together to accomplish a lot more than they could if they worked on their own.


published Jun 2010

Partnership works to improve Appalachian Trail in Bear Mountain State Park

Partners work to develop volunteers skills to improve heavily-used sections of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.


Results from the Business Directory


HikingGuy

HikingGuy offers online step-by-step hiking guides, custom guided hikes, and in-depth outdoors gear reviews.


Online
[email protected]
https://hikingguy.com/

Dirtraction

Singapore, International

Dirtraction is a privately-owned organization which seeks to promote sustainable trails infrastructure for mountain biking, adventure running and hiking, as well as to provide professional world class racing conditions t...


8 Kaki Bukit Road 2 #03-38, Singapore, International 417841
[email protected]
https://dirtraction.com/

Maine Appalachian Trail Club

Augusta, Maine

Welcome to the Maine Appalachian Trail Club! Where volunteers and trail enthusiasts maintain and manage 267 miles of the Appalachian Trail in Maine. A mission we’ve been carrying out since 1935.


PO Box 283, Augusta, Maine 04332-0283
[email protected]
https://www.matc.org/

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