Hike the Hill

Hike the Hill® 2023 was a success. Thanks to everyone who joined us in advocating for trails!

Virtual Issue Briefings January 23-27, 2023

In-Person Hike the Hill® in Washington, DC February 12-17, 2023


Celebrating its 26th 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, equitable access, and other top priority issues that sustain trails and improve access to public lands.

In 2023 trail partners from across the nation will come together for virtual issue briefings (Week of January 23), in-person group meetings, and a Trails Celebration at REI (Week of February 12) to advocate for legislation, learn about new policies, and meet with federal partners, elected officials and their staff, and fellow trail organizations.


Registration Types

In-Person Hike the Hill® + PNTS Board Meeting and Trails Leader Council Meeting (incl. Lunch)- $170
  • Everything under In-Person Hike the Hill® + Sunday (2/12) PNTS Board Meeting and Trails Leader Council Meeting (Lunch Included).
In- Person Hike the Hill® (Sunday Afternoon Sessions + REI Party)- $115
  • Sunday Afternoon Welcome Session and Agency Trail Leads Meeting (Light Refreshments Included)
  • REI Party on Wednesday, February 15 from 5:30-7:30 pm (Light Refreshments Included)
  • Hike the Hill® Issue Briefings (Live and Recording Available)
  • Training Session and Resources on Running an Effective Virtual Congressional Meeting
  • Hike the Hill® Branded Advocacy Materials for Congressional Meetings (Talking Points, Fact Sheets, and Leave Behinds)
  • Group meetings with congressional committee 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.
Virtual Hike the Hill® Participation (Virtual Issue Briefings and Virtual Resources ONLY- NO Group Meetings)- $40
    • Hike the Hill® Issue Briefings (Live and Recording Available)
    • Training Session and Resources on Running an Effective Virtual Congressional Meeting
    • 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

For information on group registration email tray@americanhiking.org


Schedule

January 23-27: Virtual Issue Briefings* 

All Virtual Issue Briefings will be scheduled between 2-5 pm EST to the extent possible

February 12-17:  In-Person Group Meetings with Federal Land Management Agencies

and Congressional Committees and Trails Celebration at REI


Host Hotel

The Washington Plaza Hotel will continue to serve as the host hotel for Hike the Hill®.

A limited room block has been secured for $149/night (Single)/$169/night (Double). 


If this is your first Hike the Hill®, you haven’t attended in a few years, or are looking to return

to Washington, DC, we encourage you to join us in 2023!

Please reach out to Tyler Ray, tray@americanhiking.org or 

Cara Yendrzeski, cara@pnts.org with any questions.


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