Management

Ten triangular logos representing national historic trails — Logos for the 10 trails administered by NTIR.
NPS

Strategic Priorities (2026) - Three Pillars

PROTECT - Encourage the conservation and protection of Trail resources.

Mapping & Trail Data Systems
Protecting Trail Settings & Corridors
Partnerships & Knowledge Sharing

DEVELOP - Expand access, foster partnerships, and build high-quality experiences.

Visitor Experiences & Project Development
External Coordination
Internal Systems, Capacity & Coordination

PROMOTE - Expand awareness of National Historic Trails and offer trail experiences.

Storytelling & Digital Media
Partnerships for Promotion
Tools & Training for Partners

What We Do

The National Trails Office, Regions 6, 7, & 8, (NTIR) collaborates with partners to provide leadership and coordination in the planning, protection, development, and interpretation of our national historic trails and Route 66 for public use and benefit. NTIR Staff provide national historic trail:

Resource protection
Planning
Interpretive products
Research
Site/Sign Plan design and development
GIS and mapping

Our Staff & Offices

Staff Listing & contact Information

Partners

The trails we administer cover thousands of miles of public and private lands. The creation and maintenance of vital and lasting partnerships with the stewards of those lands is our highest priority. NTIR staff collaborates with a variety of land managers and private owners: