For the enjoyment of present and future hikers the PATC maintains and protects the National Appalachian Scenic Trail (AT) and its corridor lands, as well as maintaining over 900 miles of other trails and related facilities in the Mid-Atlantic region. The PATC educates its members and the public about their opportunities for outdoor recreation, and their responsibilities for cherishing and caring for our natural heritage. To foster these activities the PATC conducts a comprehensive publishing program, rents 42 cabins in rural areas for public use, and promotes a wide ranging hikes program in addition to its ambitious trail care program.

To protect watersheds by promoting awareness, alliance, and action through creative technology and communication.

To preserve and protect the quality of life for all Jefferson County residents.

To inspire, motivate and engage people to protect, preserve and restore wildlife habitat.

To preserve unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.

To add to and sustain abundant, thriving natural places in our Virginia communities.

To protect and preserve the environment and quality of life in the Goose Creek Watershed in Fauquier and Loudoun Counties, VA.

To care for native wildlife by integrating veterinary medicine, rehabilitation, education, and research.

To promote the preservation and the improvement of natural resources on the Bull Run Mountains through educational, charitable, and scientific means for the benefit of the general public.