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 What We Do  
   

Core Functions

Trail Management and Support 

  • Trail Patrol
  • Trail Crews & Maintainers
  • Cabin Crews
  • Shelter Crews

Community Engagement 

  • Hike Leadership
  • Cabin Rentals
  • Maps & Guidebooks
  • Fundraising & Public Relations
  • AT Communities

Education 

  • Classes & Workshops

Conservation

  • Land Stewardship
  • Corridor Monitors
  • Naturalist Monitors

WHAT WE DO 

We are the Trail Guardians for over 1000 miles of trails in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia & Virginia, including 240 miles of AT.  Our territory begins in Central Pennsylvania at Pine Grove Furnace, continues thru Maryland through Harpers Ferry and West Virginia, and extends to the southern end of Shenandoah National Park. 

PATC has primary responsibility for maintaining these trails 1000+ miles of trails, and maintaining shelters along the trails, as well as leading hikes. Our work includes:

  • Trail Management & Support
  •      Trail Patrol
  •      Trail Crews & Maintainers
  •      Cabin Crews
  •      Shelter Crews
  • Community Engagement
  •      Hike Leadership
  •      Cabin Rentals
  •      Maps & Guidebooks
  •      Fundraising & Public Relations
  •      AT Communities
  • Education & Youth
  •      Classes & Workshops
  •      Scout & Youth Experiences
  • Conservation
  •      Land Stewardship
  •      Corridor Monitors
  •      Naturalist Monitors 

Due to the Trail’s historic legacy of volunteerism, our programs are focused on supporting and encouraging volunteers.  These volunteers help ensure you and future generations can enjoy the trails today, tomorrow and for centuries to come. PATC members provide over 90,000 volunteer hours annually. 

Since 1927, we have existed through the generosity, talents, and support of our members, supporters, and our volunteers .… the very soul of the Trail. We hope you choose to Get Involved.