Appalachian Trail Conservancy

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the Appalachian Trail and its surrounding landscape through proactive conservation and expert management. Based in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, the ATC works to preserve this iconic 2,190-mile hiking-only footpath stretching from Maine to Georgia while fostering landscape resilience and biodiversity across the eastern North America corridor. The organization engages thousands of volunteers annually in trail maintenance and conservation efforts, manages the trail's future through strategic land protection initiatives like the Wild East Action Fund, and provides educational resources for hikers of all levels. By combining expert conservation planning with community involvement, the ATC ensures that the Appalachian Trail remains a protected natural treasure for current and future generations while supporting the ecological health of the broader Appalachian landscape.