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Explore the National Trails System with interactive maps showcasing the approximate routes for the 11 National Scenic Trails and 19 National Historic Trails in the National Trails System, as well as a downloadable PDF map created by the National Park Service. Please note that the two newly designated National Historic Trails – the Chilkoot National HIstoric Trail and the Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail – are not yet included in these maps.
These maps are for reference and should not be used to plan hikes or other visits to the National Trail System. You can find resources to help plan hikes and answers to your trail-specific questions by contacting the nonprofit organization and/or Federal agency responsible for maintaining that trail. Learn more about each National Scenic and Historic Trails and find the organization or agency that maintains to the trail for resources here.
If you’re interested in learning more about other trail routes, click here for an interactive map of National Recreation Trails, or look for other local trails near you on State or local government websites.
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