The Potomac Appalachian Trail Club, through volunteer efforts, education and advocacy, maintains and protects the Appalachian Trail and nearby lands as well as acquiring and maintaining other trails and related facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region for the enjoyment of present and future hikers.



Since 1927 the Club has offered and will coninue to offer outdoor experiences that allow all to appreciate the natural beauty of the land. As we hike and work, alone or together, we are the stewards of the land, ever mindful of the need to conserve the natural landscape with respect for historical and cultural features as well as the natural ecosystem.