American Hiking Society Employee Directory
Renewable Energy Semiconductor ManufacturingMaryland, United States2-10 Employees
American Hiking Society is a nonprofit based in Silver Spring, Maryland. It acts as the national voice for hikers, focused on promoting and protecting the country's hiking trails, the natural lands around them, and the hiking experience. The organization runs trail stewardship programs that mobilize volunteers and communities to connect with nature in both urban and rural settings, including Volunteer Vacations and National Trails Day, which together draw more than 150,000 participants annually. It administers the National Trails Fund, the largest national privately supported grants program, providing funding to grassroots organizations to establish, protect, and maintain foot trails. Its work serves hikers and the broader trail community, including grassroots groups seeking support for trail protection and maintenance. In 2025, the organization partnered with the Partnership for the National Trails System to advance shared trail advocacy. Based in Silver Spring, Maryland, the nonprofit operates with a small staff.