In-Person Hike the Hill® in Washington, DC

Celebrating its 29th year, Hike the Hill® is a joint effort between American Hiking Society and Partnership for the National Trails System to bring together the trails community to advance shared trail priorities with congressional and federal agency leaders including: trails funding, public lands management and conservation, and reauthorizing the National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund. 

 

In 2026 the trails community faces a continued sense of urgency. It is paramount that the trails community’s voice is heard by attending in-person to strengthen key relationships and demonstrate the importance and value of trails. 

Registration Types

In- Person Hike the Hill® - $150

  • Sunday Welcome and Strategy Session
  • REI Trails Celebration on Tuesday, March 2 from 5:30-7:30pm (Light Refreshments Included)
  • Hike the Hill® Issue Briefing Participation (Live and Recording Available)
  • Lunch on Monday if attending Department of Interior Meetings
  • Hike the Hill® Branded Advocacy Materials for Congressional Meetings (Talking Points, Fact Sheets, and Leave Behinds)
  • Access to Congressional Staff Contact List
  • Training Session and Resources on Running an Effective Congressional Meeting
  • Group meetings with congressional committees and agency staff. 
  • (Registration does not guarantee a speaking role in group meetings. Participation may be limited due to capacity, issue focus, or any other reason.) 
  • Individual Congressional Office Meetings (scheduled on your own) as part of the collective Hike the Hill® effort.
  • Local Issue Briefing Resources for when you return home
     

Local/Virtual Hike the Hill® Participation- $40


For just $40, your Virtual Registration equips you with the expert training and resources needed to be a powerhouse advocate from your own home:

  • Expert Briefings: Learn the 2026 "State of Play" directly from national leaders.
  • Advocacy Toolkit: Get sample meeting agendas, email templates, and congressional contact lists.
  • Exclusive Resources: Access new branded advocacy materials, including talking points, fact sheets, and other handouts.

What's included:

  • Hike the Hill® Issue Briefings (Live and On-Demand)
  • Training Session and Resources on Running an Effective Virtual or Local Meetings
  • NEW Hike the Hill® Branded Advocacy Materials for Congressional Meetings (Talking Points, Fact Sheets, and Leave Behinds)
  • No Group Meeting Participation is Available for Virtual Participants
  • Individual registration is not shareable