National Recreation Trails Database

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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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Willamette River Water Trail
Shetucket River Water Trail
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What is the the National Trails System?

Congress passed the National Trails System Act in 1968, establishing a nationwide system of scenic, historic, and recreation trails.

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