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.
Read more about National Scenic Trail: List of National Scenic Trails
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