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 other top priority issues that sustain trails and improve access to public lands.
Hike the Hill® 2026 registration will open Winter 2025
In-Person Hike the Hill® in Washington, DC March 1-5, 2026
In 2026, the trails community faces a sense of urgency unlike any seen in recent years as a new administration and Congress look to reshape the federal government and funding. It is paramount that the trails community’s voice is heard by attending in-person or if unable to come to DC to meet locally with district staff to form or strengthen key relationships and demonstrate the importance and value of trails.
Join trail partners from across the nation for virtual issue briefings, in-person group meetings, and a Trails Celebration to advocate for legislation, learn about new policy developments, and meet with federal partners, elected officials and their staff.
*Registration does not guarantee a speaking role or attendance in group meetings. Participation may be limited due to capacity, issue focus, or any other reason.
Registration Types
In- Person Hike the Hill® (incl. Sunday Afternoon Sessions + REI Trails Celebration)
Local/Virtual Hike the Hill® Participation (Training and Resources for Local In-District Congressional Meetings and Access to Virtual Issue Briefings and Resources)
Please reach out to Tyler Ray, tray@americanhiking.org or
Cara Yendrzeski, cara@pnts.org with any questions.