So Who Are We? We are a group of avid hikers who enjoy spending time in the magnificent forests and parks of the mid-Atlantic states. Over the years, we have hiked many beautiful mountains and valleys, and founded HikingUpward.com to share what we've learned, create a meeting place for people who like to hike, and encourage anyone with an interest to enjoy the outdoors. Since HikingUpward.com was founded in 2000 a team of dedicated volunteers have constantly worked to create the best hiking resource in the region. Many of our new features reflect suggestions from hikers like you. Just by visiting this page, you have become a member of the HU community, and we invite you to post a review and share your tales from the trail. In addition to the tremendous contribution of volunteer programs managed by the USDA Forest Service and National Park Service, many of the trails in the mid-Atlantic are maintained by private groups. Please consider joining or donating to your local hiking non-profit. It is through their efforts that we are all able to hike these great mountains. HikingUpward.com is completely free to use, and it is maintained entirely on a volunteer basis. We hope that you find the information on our site useful.