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Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail

  Established: September 8, 1980 Managing Nonprofit: Overmountain Victory Trail Association Managing Agency: National Park Service     The Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail traces the route used by the patriot militia during the pivotal Kings Mountain campaign of 1780, which led to a turn…

Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail

  Established: March 28, 1983 Managing Nonprofit: Potomac Heritage Trail Association Managing Agency: National Park Service   The Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST) offers numerous outdoor recreation opportunities whether you prefer to hike, bike, or paddle the Potomac and Youghiogheny Rivers. The network of…

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

  Established: October 2, 1968 Managing Nonprofit: Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Appalachian Mountain Club Managing Agency: National Park Service   The Appalachian National Scenic Trail (ANST), along with the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, was of two original National Trail designated by Congress with the passage…

Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail

  Established: December 19, 2006 Managing Nonprofit: Chesapeake Conservancy Managing Agency: National Park Service   The Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail (CJSCNHT) serves to commemorate the routes taken by the Englishman for whom the trail was named during his exploratory voyages from 1607-1609.…

Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail

  Established: May 8, 2008 Managing Agency: National Park Service       The Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail marks important historical sites along the Chesapeake Bay, where battles shook the region for three years during the War of 1812. America’s National Anthem, the Star-Spangled…

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail

  Established: March 30, 2009 Managing Nonprofit: Washington Rochambeau Revolutionary Route Inc. Managing Agency: National Park Service   The Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail is marks the routes taken by American and French troops from 1780-1783 and commemorates the role of the critical French-American…

Overmountain Victory Trail Association

  The Overmountain Victory Trail Association was formed in 1975 to gain recognition for the route the Overmountain men took to the Battle of King’s Mountain South Carolina.

Potomac Heritage Trail Association

  The Potomac Heritage Trail Association is a membership-based organization dedicated to the development, construction preservation, and interpretation of the Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail. We need your assistance.

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