To esba blish a national trails system, and for other purposes. The trails act was enacted in 1968 to establish a nationwide system of recreation and scenic trails. Nps download the national trails system 50th anniversary pdf map 2018 screenviewable file 4. National recreation trail nrt is a designation given to existing trails that contribute to health. Click on magnifying glass to magnify charts and graphics. Partnership for the national trails system state of the trails report 2018. To find out more information and explore what the national scenic trails have to offer, view the information about each trail below. Trails designated through the national trails system act provide millions of visitors rewarding and enjoyable experiences. Consistent 6ith the purposes of that act, and in werance of the national policy to. Preservation and development of rail trails is also fostered in this act. The purpose of this act is to provide the means for attaining these objectives by instituting a national system of recreation, scenic and historic trails, by designating the appalachian trail and the pacific crest trail as the initial components of that system, and by prescribing the methods by which, and standards according to which. Amendments to the national trails system act national trails system act amendments of 1983 amends the national trails system act to state as an additional purpose of such act the encouragement of volunteer citizen involvement in the development and management of national trails.
National recreation trails are existing trails recognized by the federal government as contributing to the national trails system. National scenic trails are 100 miles or longer, continuous, primarily nonmotorized routes of outstanding recreation opportunity. The national trails system act turns 50 preserving our heritage, one trail at a time amid the tumultuous era of the vietnam war, the civil rights movement, and a push for womens liberation, a less controversial piece of legislation also appeared on the scene. The rehabilitation of a popular section of trail on bear mountain in new york connects urban dwellers to the famous footpath, and is an opus to trail design, ingenuity, and volunteerism. State and local area recreation and historic trails 1248. The use of motorized vehicles by the general public along the national scenic trails, on the other hand, is expressly prohibited. The national trails system act turns 50 the student. State and local area recreation and historic trails. The national trails system act of 1968, as amended, calls for establishing trails in both urban and rural settings for people of all ages, interests, skills, and physical abilities. View the national trails system map a large pdf file which must be viewed with adobe acrobat reader. The act created a series of national trails to promote the preservation of, public access to, travel within, and enjoyment and appreciation of the openair, outdoor areas and historic resources of the nation. The national trails system was created by the national trails system act codified at 16 u.
Crm volume 14 1991 volume 25 2002 crm was published from 1991 to 2002. Section 5a10 of the national trails system act 16 u. A brief overview congressional research service 1 he national trails system act of 1968 116 u. A brief overview congressional research service 2 was developed in the 1920s and 1930s.
National trails system act continental divide trail. The act promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of trails. National trails system act fact sheet a b o u t in his 1965 natural beauty message to congress, president lyndon b. The nps can utilize all authorities relating to units of the national park system in administering national scenic and national historic trails. The act created a series of national trails to promote the preservation of, public access to, travel within, and enjoyment and appreciation of the openair, outdoor areas and historic resources of the nation, and was last. Download this publication for free pdf format this publication is available in electronic format only. The national trails system act national park service. National trails system act legislative documents september, 1999 this index of documents include the hearings, committee reports, bills, and other related documents related to the national trails system act of 1968 p. Usda secretary announces infrastructure improvements for. National trails system a the national system of trails shall be composed of the following. The act promotes the enjoyment and appreciation of trails while encouraging greater public access.
We speak often of the 2,000 miles yet to be built of the north country trail across private land. He was a key player in bchas effort with the wilderness society, regional and national partnersincluding ahs and pntsthat demonstrated a groundswell of public support and cultivated bipartisan congressional sponsors for the national forest system trails stewardship act. The partnership for the national trails system pnts is a 501c3 that connects member notforprofit trail organizations and federal agency partners to further the protection, completion, and stewardship of the 30 national scenic and historic trails within the national trails system. National trails system act and railroad rightsofway, 89928995 201397 download as pdf 8992 federal register vol. This year the nation celebrates the 50 th anniversary of the national trails systems act which established americas system of national scenic, historic, and recreation trails. Act, which will be extended trails so located as to provide for maximum outdoor recreation. An act to establish a national trails system, and for other purposes. Federal register national trails system act and railroad. Webinars partnership for the national trails system.
Today, the national trails system consists of 30 national scenic and historic trails and over 1,000 national recreation trail and two connectingandside trails, with a total length of more than 50,000 miles 80,000 km. As originally enacted, it did not contain any special provisions for railroad rightsofway. Johnson inspired a national system of trails for the american people. As the 50th anniversary of the national trails system act approaches, the blm invites you to connect, explore, and discover national scenic, historic, and recreation trail traces and places located on blm public lands. This story map shares 25 ways to set your sights on finding exceptional trail experiences or to simply learn more about them. The act established two national scenic trails the appalachian and the pacific crest and called for studies of 14 other routes. Rail trails are subject to a unique, and occasionally complex, mixture of federal and state law. An act to amend the national trails system act by designating additional national scenic and historic trails, and for other purposes. It provided information for parks, federal agencies, indian tribes, states, local governments, and the private sector to promote and maintain high standards for preserving and managing cultural resources. This report shows the collaborative impact of the nonprofit trail organizations and federal agency partners, using the 50th anniversary of the national trails system act as a benchmark. To amend the national trails system act to direct the secretary of the interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the chief standing bear national historic trail, and for other purposes added 02212020 at 02. Lewis and clark national historic trail extension study public scoping newsletter, 2010 national trails system act, p. The act established two national scenic trails the.
The board is instituting a proceeding to clarify, update, and seek public comments on proposed changes to its existing regulations and procedures regarding the use of railroad rightsofway for railbanking and interim trail use under section 8d of the national trails system act trails act, 16 u. Fullcolor map describes eight national scenic trails and nine national historic trails. Today, the national trails system nts includes 11 national scenic trails and 19 national historic trails authorized by congress, and more than 1,200 national recreation trails including 21 national water trails. Nts act, section 7i trail volunteers can be recognized as nps volunteerinparks, and compensated for. This act may be cited as the national trails system act. National trails system act presently permitted or appropriate, shall not be prohibited by administrative direction in the future. Land protection and the national trails system north. National trails system act legislation national trails. Congress passed the national trails system act, signed into law by president johnson on october 2, 1968. Many railtrail conversions are railbanked under section 8d of the national trails system act, often called the railbanking act or the railsto trails act. To this end, the act established distinct trail categories. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the united states of america in congress assembled, short title section l. Combine that with the needs of the other 29 national scenic and historic trails and the number of miles and acres needed to fulfill the vision set by the national trails system act becomes overwhelming. A brief overview congressional research service 1 he national trails system act of 1968 16 u.
Administration and development of national trails system 1247. A new category, national historic trails, was added in 1978. Railroad revitalization and regulatory reform act of 1976 45 u. By the authority vested in me as president by the constitution and the laws of the united states of america, and in furtherance of purposes of the national trails system act of 1968, as amended 16 u. Indeed, the trail act itself was part of the conservation grand slam of october 2, 1968, when president lyndon johnson signed four bills into law. Become a supporter of the partnership for the national trail system today. Domenici, from the committee on energy and natural resources, submitted the following r e p o r t to accompany s. National trails system act and railroad rightsofway, 8992. A brief overview congressional research service r43868 version 6 updated 1 he national trails system act 16 u. Download the national trails system pdf map 2010 screenviewable file 3. Of these studied trails, twentyone have been established as part of the system. Many of the most important benefits of national trails are.
About us partnership for the national trails system. Specifically, the act authorized three types of trails. The pacific crest national scenic trail, a trail of approximately two thousand three hundred fifty miles, extending from the mexicancalifornia border northward generally along the mountain ranges of the west coast states to the canadianwashington border near lake ross, following the route as generally depicted on the map, identified as nationwide system of trails, proposed pacific crest. National scenic trails, national recreation trails, and connecting trails that would link up the major components of the budding system. Finally, congress passed the national trails system act and the president signed it into law on oct.
Gold star mothers families national monument extension act, as amended. A national trail management corridor includes public land area of sufficient width to encompass national trail system resources, qualities, values, and associated settings. From the first two trails designated by the original act the massive appalachian and. These experiences, and hundreds more, can be found in every state across the nation, on americas national trails system. The nonunit trails have potential access to most of the nps budget accounts and programs. It also commits the forest service to take action in six different areas to meet the challenges of achieving a sustainable trail system. Nps pepc background information national park service. A year focused on trails presents a pivotal opportunity for the forest service and partners to lead a shift toward a system of sustainable trails that are maintained. National trails are officially established under the authorities of the national trails system act 16 usc 124151. Consistent with the purposes of that act, and in furtherance of the national policy to preserve established railroad rightsofway for future reactivation of rail service, to. Be it enacted by the senate and house of representatives of the. A national trail management corridor is a designation based on section 7a of the national trails system act rightsofway.
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