National Scenic Trails
National scenic trails and national historic trails are the titles given to
these linear parklands (over 3,600 miles) authorized under the National Trails System Act
of 1968.
Of the 19 national scenic and national historic trails so far
established as part of the National Trails
System, 12 are administered
by the National Park Service,
four by the Forest Service,
and one by the Bureau of Land Management.
Each national scenic and historic trail is a partnership between
an administering federal agency and one or more non-profit trail
organizations. Only the three national trails listed below are
"officially" part of the 378-unit National Park System.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
This 2,158-mile footpath runs from Mount Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia, traversing 14 states.Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
Parallels the Natchez Trace Parkway, which commemorates the original Natchez Trace, an ancient path that began as a series of animal tracks and Native American trails.Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
Recognizes and commemorates the mix of history and recreation along the Potomac River.Click here to select another park by classification type, by name, by state, or by activity.
