Protecting and managing the Appalachian Trail and its landscape since 1925. Join the call to keep the Trail alive at appalachiantrail.org.
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🚨Heads up, hikers! Winter weather is forecast on the high peaks of the Appalachian Trail in VT, NH, and ME through May 31. ❄️ Snow, freezing temps, and dangerous wind chills are possible. Bring cold-weather gear and turn around if conditions worsen.
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Do your part to prevent wildfires on the A.T. 🔥 There is elevated fire risk on the Appalachian Trail from Georgia through Maryland according to the National Weather Service. Visit appalachiantrail.org/updates for more information.
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Heads up, hikers. 🚨 There is a wildfire burning along the Appalachian Trail (A.T.) in Pennsylvania just south of Lehigh Gap (NOBO mile 1,261.4). The A.T. may already be closed in the area. We will update this notice with more information as we receive it: appalachiantrail.org/trail-u…
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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-u…
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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-u…
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3 Dec 2025
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
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17 Nov 2025
“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
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21 Oct 2025
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.
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16 Oct 2025
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.
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14 Oct 2025
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
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7 Oct 2025
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
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy retweeted
30 Sep 2025
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
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27 Sep 2025
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.
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Appalachian Trail Conservancy retweeted
23 Sep 2025
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
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16 Sep 2025
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
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10 Sep 2025
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/2026han… #AT2026
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4 Sep 2025
The Appalachian Trail Centennial Act has been reintroduced in Congress during our centennial year!
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4 Sep 2025
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
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4 Sep 2025
The ATC thanks @SenTimKaine @SenThomTillis @RepMikeLawler @RepDonBeyer — our Centennial Gala honorees — for their continued leadership on this critical legislation!
Read more: appalachiantrail.org/news/le…
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20 Jun 2025
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.
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