
Is your trail a good candidate for National Recreation Trail designation? This page will tell you the requirements and how to nominate your trail.
The Air Line State Park NRT is an abandoned railroad line that runs through rural central Connecticut.
There are two procedures for applying for NRT designation, depending on whether the trail is on land administered by the US Department of Agriculture or on any other land.
For water trails interested in applying to the National Water Trails System, follow Method One but note the additional requirements in the application to address the trail's best management practices.
METHOD ONE -- If your trail is on federal land administered by (or associated with) the US Department of Agriculture:
METHOD TWO -- If your trail is on other Federal Land or on State, local, or private land:
Note that trails on state, local government, or private land (anything other than Federal) should submit a letter of support from the appropriate State Trails Administrator/Coordinator. See a Sample Letter of Support.
Any public or private trail manager operating a trail that meets the definition and criteria below may apply for NRT designation.
webinar: Understanding the National Recreation Trails Program and National Water Trails System
This webinar is an introduction to the National Recreation Trails Program and the National Water Trails System.
webinar: Current National Recreation/Water Trails: Make the Most of Your Designation!
This webinar showcases how current National Recreation and Water Trails have used this designation to promote their trails and present you with ideas to highlight your own project.