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National Scenic and Historic Trails

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The mission of the BLM National Scenic and Historic Trails Program is to connect people to the land and its scenic wonders, our heritage, our cultures, and our communities. Through partnerships, community involvement, citizen action and agency commitment, the BLM will administer and manage the diverse network of Congressionally designated trails and associated landscapes. In order to provide for enriching and inspiring experiences, the BLM, in fulfilling our multiple-use mandate, will protect and sustain trail resources while fostering visitor enjoyment, appreciation, and learning opportunities

NOTE: Materials available from these pages are contributed by BLM staff. The collections are being developed and may be an incomplete baseline of relevant content. It is expected that each collection will continue growing in time to reflect the most current information available. 

National Scenic and Historic Trails SharePoint site Native Lands, National Trails Partnership for the National Trails System

The BLM conducts National Scenic or Historic Trail Feasibility Studies, administers National Scenic or Historic Trails upon designation by Congress, and defines the responsibilities of National Scenic or Historic Trail Administrators. In addition there are requirements for the management of trails undergoing National Trail Feasibility Study; trails that are recommended as suitable for National Trail designation through the National Trail Feasibility Study; inventory, planning, management, and monitoring of designated National Scenic and Historic Trails. For National Recreation Trails (including the National Water Trails) and Connecting and Side Trails,  BLM requirements include cooperative relationships; trail marking; identifying, evaluating and recommending trails; nominating trails through the submission of application packages; and data and records management. 

National Scenic and Historic Trails Inventory, Assessment, and Monitoring 

National Scenic and Historic Trails program SharePoint site

Links to the 4 management courses (NM/NCA, NSHT, WSA, and WSR) hosted by the Eppley Center for Parks and Public Lands along with other training resources are all available from this SharePoint site. BLM employees are encouraged to access and document participation in these courses through DOI Talent.

National Scenic and Historic Trails Training Strategy

Training Opportunities for National Conservation Lands