National Scenic Trails

Intended to showcase our country’s spectacular natural resources and beauty, National Scenic Trails are routes of outstanding recreation opportunity. These routes are primarily non-motorized continuous trail and extend for 100 miles or more. The routes traverse beautiful terrain, and connect communities, significant landmarks and public lands.

To find out more information and explore what each national scenic trail has to offer, view the information below about each trail.

National Scenic Trails

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  Appalachian

  Length: 2,190 miles
  State(s): ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, NY, NJ, PA, MD, WV, VA, TN, NC

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  Arizona

  Length: 800 miles
  State(s): AZ

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  Continental Divide

  Length: 3,100 miles
  State(s): MT, ID, WY, CO, NM

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  Florida

  Length: 1,300 miles
  State(s): FL

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  Ice Age

  Length: 1,000 miles
  State(s): WI

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  Natchez Trace

  Length: 65 miles
  State(s): MS

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  New England

  Length: 215 miles
  State(s): CT, MA

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  North Country

  Length: 4,600 miles
  State(s): MI, MN, ND, NY, OH, PA, VT, WI

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  Pacific Crest

  Length: 2,650 miles
  State(s): CA, OR, WA

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  Pacific Northwest

  Length: 1,200 miles
  State(s): ID, MT, WA

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  Potomac Heritage

  Length: 710 miles
  State(s): DC, MD, PA, VA