National Trails System - National Scenic Trails

National Scenic Trails

National Scenic Trails are established to provide access to spectacular natural beauty and to allow the pursuit of healthy outdoor recreation. The National Scenic Trail system provides access to the crest of the Appalachian Mountains in the east, on the Appalachian Trail, to the Rocky Mountains of the west on the Continental Divide Trail. You can experience the subtle beauties of the southern wetlands and Gulf Coast on the Florida Trail or wander the North Woods from New York to Minnesota on the North Country Trail or experience the vast diversity of landscapes of the southwest on the Arizona National Scenic Trail. There are eleven trails designated in the United States.

  • Appalachian National Scenic Trail
  • Arizona National Scenic Trail
  • Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
  • Florida National Scenic Trail
  • Ice Age National Scenic Trail
  • Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail
  • New England National Scenic Trail
  • North Country National Scenic Trail
  • Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail
  • Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail
  • Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

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