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 Mar 2007

Anchorage Trails System Adds to Quality of Life

The Anchorage Trail System includes paved and non-paved multi-use trails such as cross country ski trails, dog mushing trails, hiking trails and skijoring trails .


published Nov 2003

Caring for Cairns at Acadia National Park

by National Park Service

Cairns need care. For the trail user, the message is clear: "Preserve the mountain landscape. Please do not add to or build cairns or other rock objects. Leave the mountain and the rocks as you find them."



published Jul 2018

FAQ: What are the BEST hiking trails?

by American Trails Staff

Top 10 hiking trails


published Mar 2015

FAQ: When and where to use blazes or markers

by American Trails Staff

Best practices for blaze marking along 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

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.


published Oct 2019

Ramble On: A History of Hiking

by Jim Schmid

An American Trails book review by Jim Schmid.


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.


Results from the Business Directory


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/

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/

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