Our work is supported through membership dues, publication sales, and private donations . In addition, our volunteers have devoted tens of thousands of hours to current projects and issues affecting the hiking trails. Working with other groups in coalition efforts to preserve trail lands including Sterling Forest, the NY-NJ Highlands Region and land in the Shawangunks and Catskill Forest Preserve. Planning and building extensions of the Long Path, including the Shawangunk Ridge section and a northern extension to link the Catskill and Adirondack Forest Preserves. Planning and building the Highlands Trail which will connect the Delaware and Hudson Valleys.
Many sections are ready for hikers.
Membership benefits including discounts on books and maps and discounts at area camping stores. Look at ways you can support the trails you love. The Board of Directors, staff, committees, and member volunteers are committed to developing, building, and maintaining hiking trails, protecting hiking trail lands through support and advocacy, and educating the public in the responsible use of trails and the natural environment. The 15 members of the Board of Directors serve 3 year terms, with five members being elected every year. The president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer are elected by the board from the board members every year.