Mission
To promote, construct, and manage a continuous hiking trail, with related spur, connector, and access trails, to be called the Pine Mountain Trail, and to conserve the natural environment of the Trail and its adjacent lands. The Trail shall run from the Breaks Interstate Park to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, along the Pine Mountain ridge over the summits and through the scenic points of interest, so as to render the mountain accessible, principally for primitive camping, backpacking, and hiking. The Trail shall be a means for showcasing the wild highlands and conserving the natural and cultural heritage of Appalachia for future generations.

Board Members
The PMTC board members are an eclectic group of individuals from all over the region dedicated to the construction and maintenace of the Pine Mountain Trail.

Advisory Council
• American Hiking Society and National Park Service - Jeffrey Hunter
• Black Mountain Resources - Ross Kegan
• Breaks Interstate Park - Carl Mullins
• Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources - Wes Hodges and Becky Littleton
• Kentucky State Parks - Carey Tichenor and Noelle Theres
• Kentucky State Nature Preserves Commission - Kyle Napier
• Kentucky Trails Association - Dennis Crowley
• National Park Service - Mark Woods
• USDA Forest Service - Ron Bush and Ed Wessman

Special Advisors
• Greg Abernathy, Catamount GeoGraphics – Cartography, Graphics & Website
• Tim Brothers, Innovative Software Solutions – Technology
• John Schneider, Vaughn & Melton Consulting Engineers – Mapping