National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail is a designation for protected areas in the United States that consist of trails of particular natural beauty.

National Scenic Trails were authorized under the National Trails System Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-543) along with National Historic Trails and National Recreation Trails. National Scenic Trails and National Historic Trails may only be designated by an act of Congress.

List of National Scenic Trails

Trail NameYear EstablishedLength Authorized (miles)
North Country National Scenic Trail19804,600
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail19783,100
Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail19682,650[1]
Appalachian National Scenic Trail19682,181[2]
Florida National Scenic Trail19831,400
Ice Age National Scenic Trail19801,200
Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail20091,200
Arizona National Scenic Trail2009807
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail1983700
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail1983695
New England National Scenic Trail2009220
Total:18,734

See also

External links

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  1. ↑ http://www.pcta.org/discover-the-trail/faq/
  2. ↑ http://www.appalachiantrail.org/who-we-are/news/2011/04/19/appalachian-trail-conservancy-puts-new-official-length-of-the-appalachian-trail-at-2-181-0-miles