National Scenic and Historic Trails Program, Bureau of Land Management
From rugged mountain paths to historic routes that shaped our nation, the Bureau of Land Management’s National Scenic and Historic Trails (NSHT) Program invites visitors to explore nearly 6,000 miles of trails across 15 states. Significant portions of 19 National Scenic and Historic Trails cross BLM-managed public lands, and of those the agency administers or co-administers three National Historic Trails—encompassing more historic trail miles than any other federal agency. BLM also supports five trail-related visitor centers in four states, offering excellent opportunities for education and discovery.
National Trails System Program, National Park Service
The National Trails System is the network of scenic, historic, and recreation trails created by the National Trails System Act of 1968. These trails provide for outdoor recreation needs, promote the enjoyment, appreciation, and preservation of open-air, outdoor areas and historic resources, and encourage public access and citizen involvement.
USDA Forest Service Recreation Trails Portfolio
The Forest Service manages more than 165,000 miles of National Forest System trails nationwide, offering opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, motorized recreation, and winter travel. Guided by its mission to achieve quality land management through sustainable multiple?use, the agency maintains designated trails that balance public access with protection of natural and cultural resources. In doing so, the Forest Service works to provide sustainable trails—well?designed, well?maintained routes capable of supporting recreation use into the future—that offer a variety of rewarding experiences that benefit communities and support public well?being.