Empowering all to enjoy, share, and preserve the hiking experience https://t.co/mWRqgkKizeAs the national voice for America’s hikers, American Hiking Society promotes and protects foot trails, their surrounding natural areas, and the hiking experience. Join today to help preserve the places you love to hike!

Core values

- **Economic Benefits**: Trails and national parks contribute significantly to the economy, generating $730 billion and supporting 6.5 million jobs in the outdoor recreation industry[3].
- **Health Benefits**: Regular outdoor recreation, such as hiking, reduces healthcare costs and improves overall health, with regular exercisers filing 14% fewer insurance claims and 41% fewer claims over $5,000[3].
- **Environmental Preservation**: The society works to protect and preserve public lands, forests, and greenways, which are crucial for maintaining ecological systems, clean air and water, and wildlife habitats[3][5].
- **Social and Community Benefits**: The organization promotes inclusivity, diversity, and equity in the outdoors, addressing systemic racism and other forms of bigotry to ensure that everyone feels welcome in the hiking community[2].
- **Community Development**: Trails increase property values, reduce automotive dependency, and boost local economies through tourism and related expenditures[3].