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4 New National Recreation Trails Added to the National Trail System

Four new National Recreation Trails in 4 states, adding 35.7 miles to the National Recreation Trails system of more than 1,300 trails in all 50 states.

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Join over 1,300 trails in the NRT System

New designations of National Recreation Trails are announced each year, generally by the Secretary of Interior prior to National Trails Day in June. Trails on USDA land (including National Forests) follow a separate designation process.

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