National Trails System Act of 1968

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The National Trails System Act is a United States federal law passed in 1968 (Public Law 90-543). It established the National Trails System made up of National Recreation Trails, National Scenic Trails, and National Historic Trails in the United States. It designated the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail as the initial components of that system.

The Act is codified as 16 U.S.C. [§ 1241]-[1251]. It has been amended numerous times since its passage,[Notes on 16 U.S.C. § 1241-1251] most recently on October 18, 2004 (Public Law 108-342).[The Act], from the National Park Service

See also

• Timeline of environmental events

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