AHS News:

It’s a powerful opportunity to get outside, connect with your local community, and document how outdoor lovers near you are giving back to the trails and natural spaces we all love.

Now in its 33rd year, American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® is the largest nationwide celebration of trails, bringing together thousands of volunteers, hikers, bikers, runners, outdoor enthusiasts and advocates across the country in a unified effort to leave the trails and the outdoor community better than they found them.

From trail clean-ups and stewardship events to guided hikes, inclusive community gatherings, and even animal shelter partnerships like Tails on the Trails — where volunteers take adoptable dogs for walks in nature — this annual celebration highlights how access to trails improves mental and physical health, builds community, and helps preserve public lands now and for future generations.