Miles of Impact Campaign: A Strong Start Toward Our Year-End Goal

By Abbie Fine

As we move into the final weeks of the year, we’re excited to share that PATC’s Miles of Impact Campaign is already more than halfway toward our goal of raising $100 for every one of the 1,100 miles of trails entrusted to PATC by December 31st! In this special year-end effort, each symbolic mile represents the tools, training, materials, coordination, and volunteer power required to ensure our trails, cabins, shelters, and wild lands remain open and welcoming for all who seek them.

This year’s campaign stories have brought that impact to life. We introduced supporters to Marissa, a Ridgerunner whose journey from feeling lost to finding purpose on the trail was made possible through PATC’s training and field support. We also celebrated the extraordinary accomplishments of our volunteers, who logged more than 73,000 hours this year—clearing blowdowns, repairing water crossings, clipping hundreds of miles of trail, and caring for the most heavily used sections across the region. And through Jim Fetig’s reflections, we shared how volunteers find pride, belonging, and joy in this physically demanding work—caring for trails not just for today’s hikers, but for future generations yet to discover them.



So, thank you! The campaign progress so far reflects the incredible generosity of the PATC family—members, volunteers, and supporters who understand just how much quiet, behind-the-scenes work happens on the trail each day. If you’d like to learn more about how the campaign works and the impact your contribution can have on the places you love, visit the Miles of Impact webpage!