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Our Mission

The Appalachian Mountain Club is dedicated to the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors.

AMC Little Lyford Lodge and Cabins, Maine Woods, Maine

White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire

LANDS

75,000+ Acres

Protected in the Maine Woods

Defending Dark Sky Country

AMC forests anchor a 60-mile conservation corridor stitched together by non-profit and government partners in northern Maine.

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TRAILS

1,800+ Miles

of Tended Trail

Stewarding Every Step

AMC staffers and volunteers maintain recreational trails across the Northeast, including nearly 350 miles of the Appalachian Trail in five states.

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RESEARCH

90 Years

of Climate Data

Science in the Sky

AMC has been measuring weather and climate in the White Mountains since the 1930s, building some of the best long-term data on our planet’s chief crisis.

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ISSUES

$900 Million

for Conservation

Advocacy for People and Planet

AMC leads a national coalition backing the Land and Water Conservation Fund, protecting wildlife habitat and public open space from coast to coast.

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LEADERS

10,000

New Outdoor Leaders

Backcountry’s Best

AMC volunteers, instructors, and guides bring leadership training to thousands of people every year, beginners and experts alike.

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The Maine Attraction

Profiles

Follow endangered Atlantic salmon into the heart of Maine

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Destinations

Fly-fishing and paddling thrive in the 100-Mile Wilderness

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Action Center

Stop high voltage lines from gutting the Great North Woods

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Adventures

Reach Your Peak

Journey to the top of New England on a legendary hiking adventure—our first choice for exploring the White Mountains this season.

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Get Involved

Be outdoors and give back by leading a trip, sharing your skills, helping to repair public trails, speaking up for conservation, or participating in citizen science. Hands-on options abound in every corner of the organization.

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Get a head start on your autumn adventures!

The Appalachian Mountain Club is dedicated to the protection, enjoyment, and understanding of the outdoors.

75,000+ Acres

Protected in the Maine Woods

Defending Dark Sky Country

1,800+ Miles

of Tended Trail

Stewarding Every Step

90 Years

of Climate Data

Science in the Sky

$900 Million

for Conservation

Advocacy for People and Planet

10,000

New Outdoor Leaders

Backcountry’s Best

Now Featuring

Follow endangered Atlantic salmon into the heart of Maine

Fly-fishing and paddling thrive in the 100-Mile Wilderness

Stop high voltage lines from gutting the Great North Woods

Support the Outdoors

Reach Your Peak

Get Involved

Support the Outdoors

Other Ways to Give