Interior Designates Five New National Recreation Trails

The Department of the Interior has announced the addition of five new National Recreation Trails across six states. This move, which coincides with Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day on June 7, adds a substantial 387 miles to the National Trails System. The announcement was made as part of ongoing efforts to encourage outdoor activities and foster a greater appreciation for the country’s natural resources.

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The new trails, spread across a diverse range of landscapes, offer a variety of recreational opportunities for hikers, cyclists, horseback riders, and more. They also provide significant environmental, economic, and health benefits to the communities they pass through. The trails will be managed by the National Park Service, an agency of the Department of the Interior, responsible for the conservation and administration of these natural and historical resources.

The designation of these new trails is a significant step in the expansion of the National Trails System, which currently spans more than 83,000 miles across all 50 states. The Department of the Interior continues to work towards its mission of protecting America’s great outdoors and ensuring public access to natural, cultural, and historical resources for future generations.