Communities

Orlando bicycle club with group rides in several pace categories, picnic rides and the Horrible Hundred.

Orlando, FL

Statewide paddling nonprofit that supports the Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail and paddlers.

Gainesville, FL

Gainesville-headquartered steward of the Florida National Scenic Trail; chapters statewide lead hikes and trail work.

Gainesville, FL

Volunteer chapter leading hikes, bike rides, paddles, camping trips and trail work around Central Florida.

Orlando, FL

FTA chapter in the Tallahassee area leading hikes and trail maintenance on the Florida Trail.

Tallahassee, FL

FTA chapter for Miami-Dade and Monroe that maintains the southern Florida Trail in Big Cypress and leads hikes.

Miami, FL

FTA chapter maintaining trails around Lake Okeechobee and Jonathan Dickinson; known for the Big O hike.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

FTA chapters for Alachua, Marion, Levy and Gilchrist counties: hikes, skills workshops and trail maintenance.

Gainesville, FL

FTA's largest chapter, covering Tampa Bay to Sarasota with hikes, paddles and trail maintenance.

Tampa, FL

Morganton land trust that leads guided hikes on its preserves and hosts community events.

Morganton, NC

Maryville land trust protecting land in Blount County and partnering on new public parks and trails.

Maryville, TN

Blount County club offering weekly group runs, rides and hikes open to anyone, and the Tour de Blount ride.

Maryville, TN

Volunteers who maintain the 77-mile Foothills Trail on the North and South Carolina line, with trail work days and member outings.

Mountain Rest, SC

Winston-Salem Audubon chapter running bird walks, programs and a native plant garden.

Winston-Salem, NC

Mountain bike trail club in Winston-Salem.

Winston-Salem

Mountain bike riding group at Fort Bragg.

Fort Bragg

Franklin club that leads free weekly bird walks on the Little Tennessee River Greenway, open to the public.

Franklin, NC

Central Alabama land trust building the Red Rock Trail System with volunteer and outdoor events.

Birmingham, AL

Greenway advocacy nonprofit for Buncombe County.

Buncombe County

Volunteer nonprofit supporting Crowders Mountain State Park with trail work and park events.

Gastonia, NC

Nonprofit friends group supporting DuPont State Recreational Forest.

DuPont State Forest

Statewide friends group with local chapters supporting Georgia state parks through volunteer work and events.

Atlanta, GA

Nonprofit friends group for Gorges State Park: park programs, volunteers and an annual festival.

Sapphire

Friends group for the Greene Tract forest in Carrboro.

Carrboro

Volunteer friends group supporting Lake James State Park near Morganton with volunteer work and nature notes.

Morganton, NC

Volunteer friends group caring for the trails of Panthertown Valley, working with the Forest Service.

Panthertown Valley

Friends group supporting Paris Mountain State Park near Travelers Rest with volunteer work.

Travelers Rest, SC

Friends group supporting Radnor Lake State Natural Area, its trails and nature programs.

Nashville, TN

Volunteer friends group supporting Rainbow Springs State Park near Dunnellon, with park events.

Ocala, FL

Friends group for Shelby Park and Shelby Bottoms in East Nashville, with volunteer and nature events.

Nashville, TN

Everglades conservation nonprofit founded by Marjory Stoneman Douglas, with advocacy and outreach events.

Miami, FL

Volunteer group that builds, maintains and promotes the Mountains-to-Sea Trail across North Carolina, with trail crews in many counties.

Raleigh

Park support nonprofit running guided hike series, including beginner-paced hikes, and volunteer days in the Smokies.

Gatlinburg, TN

Nonprofit caring for Percy and Edwin Warner Parks with volunteer trail and invasive removal days.

Nashville, TN

Old Fort trail-building nonprofit that runs volunteer trail work days and weekends on the Grandfather District trails.

Old Fort, NC

Gainesville road cycling club with weekly group rides at several paces, plus social and touring rides.

Gainesville, FL

Local NC Wildlife Federation chapter doing wildlife habitat conservation projects in Gaston County.

Gastonia, NC

Volunteer club that maintains the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. Runs regular work trips open to beginners and a trail skills workshop at Vogel State Park.

North Georgia (Dahlonega)

Statewide paddling club promoting recreational paddling, skills and river safety; site blocked our check.

Atlanta, GA

Statewide conservation nonprofit that runs outings, service projects and hikes on Georgia lands.

Atlanta, GA

State council of Trout Unlimited chapters for coldwater conservation and fly fishing in Georgia.

Atlanta, GA

Volunteer orienteering club holding map and compass meets at state parks around Atlanta, with courses from beginner to advanced and its own beginner guide.

Atlanta, GA

Statewide river nonprofit (formerly Georgia River Network) running guided paddle trips and river adventures.

Atlanta, GA

Women's ski and snowboard community in the North Carolina High Country.

Banner Elk

Women's hiking group getting women of all ages and backgrounds out on Florida trails.

Orlando, FL

Volunteer-run hiking club of the Greenville Natural History Association, leading many guided hikes a month in Upstate parks; members also do trail work and promote Leave No Trace.

Greenville, SC

Dahlonega Trout Unlimited chapter with meetings, fly-tying classes and stream projects.

Dahlonega, GA

Athletic club in Granite Quarry for mountain biking, road cycling and trail running.

Granite Quarry

Greenville County bicycle club with weekly group rides, monthly special rides and social events.

Travelers Rest, SC

Upstate road cycling club that organizes and promotes group rides and regional cycling events.

Greenville, SC