The High Peaks Initiative (HPI) is a collaborative of local, regional, and national organizations working in the High Peaks Region to protect these important natural resources, secure public access, and support healthy human and natural communities. The Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust serves as co-coordinator of HPI and over the course of the past few years HPI has lead regional efforts to support conservation and recreation initiatives in the High Peaks region. The Appalachian Trail is a key component of the area’s natural resources, serving as a backbone across 4,000-foot mountains and large areas of protected land in which all forms of outdoor recreation take place. This latest publication outlines a collaborative vision for the High Peaks, based on partnerships not only among non-profits and governmental agencies, but with local businesses, clubs, volunteer organizations, and more.

This report is being circulated widely in order to get all hands on deck for the work to support one of the A.T.’s most special regions. Please take a look and share any feed back with us at info@matlt.org!