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Goal is $250
$700 donated
As the owner’s of a hiker hostel along the Appalachian Trail, we meet thousands of hikers every year. They come from every walk of life, carrying backpacks full of gear—and often, burdens that no one else can see. Out here, many aren’t just hiking for miles. They’re hiking for healing.
We’ve come to realize just how deeply hiking supports mental health—not only for those on long-distance journeys, but for all of us. We see it in the hikers who arrive worn down, quiet, sometimes struggling, and then leave with lighter steps and clearer eyes. And we feel it in our own life too. On the days we get out and walk, breathe deeply, and move my body through the woods, we feel stronger. More grounded. More ourselves.
That’s why we are raising funds for Hike for Mental Health, a nonprofit that works to eliminate the stigma around mental illness and supports mental health research and trail conservation.
🌿 100% of donations go directly to these causes—nothing is used for overhead.
Whether you are a thru-hiker, section hiker, weekend walker, or just someone who believes in the power of nature to heal, We invite you to join me. Your donation—no matter the size—makes a real impact. It helps keep the trails open and safe, and it helps fund programs and research that support mental wellness for all.
We hike for clarity.
We hike for strength.
We hike for healing.
Let’s Hike for Mental Health—together.
With gratitude and trail love,
Glen/Crazy hair & Bern/Yardsale
Owner, The Lookout Hostel
1 in 4 families is affected by mental illness.
HIKE for Mental Health is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded on the vision of a world in which everyone, including those who suffer mental illness, can find the simple joy of living.
Our mission is to alleviate the suffering of those afflicted by mental illness, eliminate the associated stigma, and foster responsible use of wilderness trails.
As an all-volunteer organization, we distribute 100% of contributions raised by our hikes.
- 80% funds scientific research to understand and treat mental illness
- 20% conserves national wilderness trails
Your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the IRS. Thank you for your support.
Want to join a hike yourself? Visit our hike schedule.
Donations
Virginia Foothill Designs
$25
Diane Ritzman
$50
For Jason
Leibensperger Fabrication LLC
$50
Jill Cramer
$100
Mike DiCello
$50
Glad to give to this worthy cause.
High-5
$25
Lin fennel
$50
Quirk
$50
Passing on Much Love and Respect 🥰😊👍💯‼️
Prepper
$50
Love your hearts , thank you.
See u in 2026
Baby bigfoot
$25
Zoom Zoom
$25
Kathy Durning
$25
Jinx and James
$100
We know you are both such encouragers to every person you meet, but especially to those in the hiker community. Keep up the good work you do and climb that mountain!
Grasshopper
$25
Good luck on your hike!
Paul & Geri Leibensperger
$50
