The Appalachian Mountain Club Nonprofit Conservation And Outdoor Recreation Organization

The Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), founded in 1876, is America’s longest‑serving nonprofit conservation and outdoor recreation organization, working across the Northeast and Mid‑Atlantic to foster the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the region’s mountains, forests, waters, and trails.
With a vast network of 12 regional chapters from Maine to Washington, D.C., AMC unites over 90,000 members, volunteers, and staff in a shared mission to engage all abilities in the outdoors
Each year, AMC organizes more than 8,000 trips—from guided hikes and paddles to winter sports adventures—and offers access to nearly 1,800 miles of professionally maintained trails, mountain huts, lodges, and campsites. Their Maine Woods Initiative alone protects over 100,000 contiguous acres in Maine’s wilderness, underscoring their deep commitment to conservation
Through outdoor education, leadership training, advocacy, land stewardship, mapping services, and trail construction, AMC ensures that the natural world remains accessible, protected, and cherished for generations to come.