The American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® is celebrated every year on the first Saturday in June. This year, National Trails Day is observed on Saturday, June 3. Founded in 1976, American Hiking Society is the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering all to enjoy, share, and preserve the hiking experience.
Every year on National Trails Day, millions of people across the United States come together to enjoy a hike, clean up a trail, and make the outdoor community better than ever.
American Hiking invites those wanting to get outside to connect with others at a local trail for a scheduled event, plan their own event, or just get out there and hike! Although there are no local events in the Lynchburg area, a great way to celebrate this year is to bring a bag with you on your hike and pick up any trash you find.
Here are some of our favorite hikes in the Lynchburg area to enjoy:
Lynchburg VA Area Spring Hikes - Enjoy nature and get outdoors on a spring hike with the fam!
25 Places in the Lynchburg Area to Walk or Hike - From paved trails to earthen pathways, Find Your Family Fun® on one of these trails!
Summer Day Tripping: Otter Creek on the Blue Ridge Parkway - Otter Creek runs from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the James River!
10 Awesome Hikes in Shenandoah National Park - There's a hike for everyone in Shenandoah National Park!
Hiking Off the Blue Ridge Parkway - The Blue Ridge Parkway is the perfect East Coast family getaway destination!
Get Outdoors This Spring at Percival's Island - Percival's Island is close to home and a great place for a family hike or bike ride!
Summer Day Tripping: Hiking Crabtree Falls - The falls are visible with just a short hike!
Take a Hike at the Peaks of Otter - Choose your hike at the Peaks of Otter!
Summer Day Tripping: Rockfish Valley Trails and Spruce Creek Park - Enjoy the views on these Nelson County trails!
Hiking Indian Gap on the Blue Ridge Parkway - Kids love the giant Indian Rocks!
Take a Family Hike to Johnson Farm on the Blue Ridge Parkway - The Johnson Farm Loop Trail is located across from Peaks of Otter!
American Hiking invites all who enjoy hiking to pledge to leave the trails better than ever, connect with others in the outdoor community, and share your experience on social media.
Pledge: Commit to leaving the trail and the outdoor community better than ever. American Hiking will provide simple ways to make a positive impact;
Connect: Anyone can share how they’ll leave the trail and the outdoor community better than ever by tagging #NationalTrailsDay and @AmericanHiking on social media.
American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® is made possible by the generous support of Corporate Sponsors – AKGH™ by Duluth Trading Co., Athletic Brewing Co., REI Co-Op, and Osprey Packs. Federal Partners include the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Federal Highway Administration, and U.S. Forest Service.
Try to spend 15 to 30 minutes each day participating in active, outdoor time. You can hike, ride bikes or just play a game of ball in your own back yard. Spending time outdoors helps the kids burn off some of that sitting-all-day energy. Start this week and commit to spending time outdoors every week all year -- every day if you can. Get physical and have a happy, healthy 2023.
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