National Trail System
In 1968, Congress passed the National Trails System Act. The Pacific Crest and the Appalachian trails were the first two National Scenic Trails. Today, the National Trails System consists of congressionally designated national scenic trails, which are continuous protected scenic corridors for outdoor recreation, and national historic trails, which recognize prominent past routes of heritage, exploration, migration and other events of significance in our nation’s history. The historic trails generally consist of remnant sites and trail segments, and thus not necessarily continuous.
For more information about the National Trails System and other outdoor recreation opportunities, click www.nps.gov/nts
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