National Scenic Trails

Intended to showcase our country’s spectacular natural resources and beauty, National Scenic Trails are routes of outstanding recreation opportunity. These routes are primarily non-motorized continuous trail and extend for 100 miles or more. The routes traverse beautiful terrain, and connect communities, significant landmarks and public lands.

To find out more information and explore what each national scenic trail has to offer, view the information below about each trail.

National Scenic Trails

Appalachian

Length: 2,190 miles
State(s): ME, NH, VT, MA, CT, NY, NJ, PA, MD, WV, VA, TN, NC, GA

Arizona

Length: 800 miles
State(s): AZ

Continental Divide

Length: 3,100 miles
State(s): MT, ID, WY, CO, NM

Florida

Length: 1,300 miles
State(s): FL

Ice Age

Length: 1,000 miles
State(s): WI

Natchez Trace

Length: 65 miles
State(s): AL, MS, TN

New England

Length: 215 miles
State(s): CT, MA

North Country

Length: 4,600 miles
State(s): MI, MN, ND, NY, OH, PA, VT, WI

Pacific Crest

Length: 2,650 miles
State(s): CA, OR, WA

Pacific Northwest

Length: 1,200 miles
State(s): ID, MT, WA

Potomac Heritage

Length: 900 miles
State(s): DC, MD, PA, VA