Ten National Historic Trails

National Trails works to protect, develop, and promote long-distance historic trails, which have played key roles in America’s exploration, migration, trade, warfare, and cultural exchange. National Trails (NTIR) administers 10 National Historic Trails across over 28,000 miles and 24 states. National Park Service Interdisciplinary experts provide assistance and guidance to trail partners in a variety of ways. Let's work together!
 

About Us
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Purpose, contact information, administrative history, and trails administered.
What We Do
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National Park Service Interdisciplinary experts provide assistance and guidance to all trail partners in a variety of ways.
Management
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National Trails works with partners to protect, develop, and promote national historic trails.
Site Planning & Design
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D&D helps partners plan and design visitor facilities that help enhance the visitor experience of trail sites and segments.
Planning
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Find information and updates on existing plans and resources for future planning.
Interpretation and Education
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Assistance developing interpretive media, personal and educational services, interpretive plans, outreach, and traditional NPS products.
Cultural Resources
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Office staff works to Identify trail cultural resources and define protection and mitigation measures.
History
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Researching, documenting, and working with you to share the history along the national historic trails.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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