National Scenic Trails are routes that are primarily non-motorized continuous trails and extend for around 100 miles or more.

Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail (AT) is over 2,190 miles and spans the Appalachian Mountains from Maine to Georgia. The AT goes through Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Georgia.

Find maps, trail info, and learn more about the Appalachian Trail with the Appalachian Trail Conservancy >> https://appalachiantrail.org

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile-long public trail traversing the Appalachian Mountains from Maine to Georgia

Arizona National Scenic Trail

The Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZT) is over 800 miles spanning the entire length of the state of Arizona—rom the United States-Mexico border to Utah.

Find maps, trail info, and learn more about the Arizona National Scenic Trail with the Arizona Trail Association >> https://aztrail.org

The Arizona National Scenic Trail is over 800 miles spanning the entire length of the state, from the U.S.-Mexico border to Utah

Continental Divide Trail

The Continental Divide Trail (CDT) is about 3,100 miles spanning the United States from Mexico to Canada. The CDT goes through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana. 

Find maps, trail info, and learn more about the Continental Divide Trail with the Continental Divide Trail Coalition >> https://cdtcoalition.org

The Continental Divide Trail stretches across the United States some 3,100 miles between the borders of Mexico and Canada—going through New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana

Florida National Scenic Trail

The Florida National Scenic Trail, also known as the Florida Trail (FT), is about 1,500 miles. The FT is in Florida.  

Find maps, trail info, and learn more about the Florida National Scenic Trail with the Florida Trail Association >> https://floridatrail.org

The Florida National Scenic Trail, better known as the Florida Trail, is a non-motorized recreation trail that meanders approximately 1,500 miles throughout Florida

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail (IAT) spans 1,200 miles through Wisconsin. The trail passes through geologic and glacial features, and through the ancestral lands of 15 Tribes.

Find maps, trail info, and learn more about the Ice Age National Scenic Trail with the Ice Age Trail Alliance >> https://www.iceagetrail.org

The Ice Age National Scenic Trail spans 1,200 miles through Wisconsin

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is about 60 miles of sectional trails. Broken into five sections, the trails run roughly parallel to the Natchez Trace Parkway through Alabama, Mississippi, and Tennessee. 

Find maps, trail info, and learn more about the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail with the National Park Service at https://www.nps.gov/natt/index.htm

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile-long Natchez Trace Parkway

New England Trail

The New England Trail (NET) is about 235 miles through Connecticut and Massachusetts. The trail includes traprock ridges, historic village centers, farmlands, unfragmented forests, quiet streams, steep river valleys, and waterfalls.

Find maps, trail info, and learn more about the New England Trail with the Appalachian Mountain Club and Connecticut Forest & Park Association >> https://newenglandtrail.org

The New England Trail covers 235 miles in Connecticut and Massachusetts

North Country Trail

The North Country Trail is the longest National Trail in America at 4,800 miles. The NCT goes through North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Vermont.

Find maps, trail info, and learn more about the North Country Trail with the North Country Trail Association >> https://northcountrytrail.org

The North Country Trail spans from North Dakota to Vermont

Pacific Crest Trail

The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is about 2,650 from Mexico to Canada. The PCT goes through California, Oregon, and Washington. The trail has desert, alpine, volcanic, and forested landscapes. 

Find maps, trail info, and learn more about the Pacific Crest Trail with the Pacific Crest Trail Association >> https://www.pcta.org

The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,650-mile continuous trail spanning California, Oregon, and Washington

Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail

The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail (PNT) is 1,200 miles and links the Continental Divide Trail to the Pacific Ocean. The PNT goes through Montana, Idaho, and Washington. 

Find maps, trail info, and learn more about the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail with the Pacific Northwest Trail Association >> https://www.pnt.org

The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail is 1,200 miles and goes from the Continental Divide Trail to the Pacific Ocean

Potomac Heritage Trail

The Potomac Heritage Trail (PHT) is about 710 miles. The PHT goes through Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C.

Find maps, trail info, and learn more about the Potomac Heritage Trail with the Potomac Heritage Trail Association >> https://www.potomactrail.org

The Potomac Heritage Trail is a 710-mile corridor that goes through Washington, DC

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