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 under the National Trails System Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-543) along with National Historic Trails and National Recreation Trails. National Scenic Trails and National Historic Trails may only be designated by an act of Congress.
[edit] List of National Scenic Trails
| Trail Name | Year Established | Length Authorized (miles) |
|---|---|---|
| Appalachian National Scenic Trail | 1968 | 2,174 |
| Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail | 1968 | 2,638 |
| Continental Divide National Scenic Trail | 1978 | 3,100 |
| North Country National Scenic Trail | 1980 | 4,600 |
| Ice Age National Scenic Trail | 1980 | 1,200 |
| Florida National Scenic Trail | 1983 | 1,400 |
| Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail | 1983 | 700 |
| Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail | 1983 | 695 |
| Arizona National Scenic Trail | 2009 | 807 |
| Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail | 2009 | 1,200 |
| New England National Scenic Trail | 2009 | 220 |
| Total: | 18,734 |
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