Description: National Recreation Trails Application Database
hiking (3117) outdoors (1513) equestrian (1197) biking (909) trails (840) motorized (61) trail management (5)
The National Recreation Trail system was created by an act of Congress in 1968. Learn more about this historic event and the legacy of NRTs.
Is your trail a good candidate for National Recreation Trail designation? This page will tell you the requirements and how to nominate your trail.
The NRTs work to preserve and celebrate our nation's pathways. We invite you to explore America’s great national system of trails and greenways.