In partnership with the National Park Service and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail is protected by a buffering corridor that helps to preserve the A.T.’s wild nature and sustain the Trail experience. The “corridor" is the way we refer to the greenway of publicly owned and easement lands that surround the footpath. In addition to providing a buffer zone for the Trail, the corridor is also a natural haven for a wealth of plant and animal species, some of which are now rare, threatened, or even endangered.
Each year, the work of Appalachian Trail (A.T.) corridor monitors/maintainers ensures the continued protection of some of the most beautiful natural areas of the Appalachian region for generations to come. Whether you are a Trail maintainer, an A.T. hiker, or just enjoy getting off Trail with a map and compass, this is a great way to give back to the world’s most famous long distance hiking path.