National Scenic Trail
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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 by the National Trails System Act of 1968.
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National Scenic Trail sign found on a post along the Florida Trail
List of National Scenic Trails
| Trail Name | Year Established |
Length Authorized |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Trail | 1968 | 2,158 |
| Pacific Crest Trail | 1968 | 2,638 |
| Continental Divide Trail | 1978 | 3,100 |
| North Country Trail | 1980 | 3,200 |
| Ice Age Trail | 1980 | 1,000 |
| Florida Trail | 1983 | 1,300 |
| Potomac Heritage Trail | 1983 | 700 |
| Natchez Trace Trail | 1983 | 95 |
See also
External links
- The National Trails System Act of 1968 (http://www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/nts/legislation.html)