The NATIONAL RECREATION TRAILS (NRT) program works to preserve and celebrate our nation's pathways. We invite you to explore America’s great national system of trails and greenways. You’ll find trails that bring our communities closer together. You’ll discover nature and wildlife. You’ll enjoy fitness and family fun. Celebrate America's history and future on a National Recreation Trail! Learn more about the NRT Program:
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Latest News and Features
New trails designated for 2016
Secretary Jewell, National Park Service Director Jarvis Announce New National Recreation, Water Trails
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NRTs in the News
Trails Day 2016 and the annual designation of new National Recreation Trails brought about a buzz of articles in the news media nationwide.
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Learn how to update your trail record in the database
The National Recreation Trails Database may be updated by the trail manager of each trail. Read more...
Oregon’s Mckenzie River Trail gains national interest
The Seattle Times is among the latest bringing attention to Oregon's most popular NRT. The Mckenzie River Trail is hailed nationally as a top-10 mountain bicycling trail. Read the article
An overview of the National Water Trails System
From coast to coast, and on many coasts in between, people are out exploring our nation’s waterways. A new national network of exemplary water trails is expected to increase access to water-based outdoor recreation, encourage community stewardship of local waterways, and promote tourism that fuels local economies across America. Read more...
Use the NRT logo to blaze your trail on land or paper
One of the most effective ways of highlighting your trail's status as a National Recreation Trail is to install colorful NRT logo signs right on the trail. The signs are available for a reasonable price in two convenient sizes. Learn more...
Learn about 15 years of new National Recreation Trails in our Annual NRT Designations index
Since 2001, National Recreation Trails have been designated each year. See the entries below for each year's designations and a link to details of the trails. Read more...
See 65 trails on National Wildlife Refuge System lands
The U. S. Fish & Wildlife Service is a supporter of the National Recreation Trails (NRT) program. A wide variety of trails on National Wildlife Refuges are designated National Recreation Trails. Read more...
2015 Photo Contest Winners
The results are in! View the winners of the 2015 NRT photo contest. See the photos
New benefit for members
