Six trails join National Trails System NATIONAL RECREATION TRAILS

  Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis announced the designation of six local and State National Recreation Trails to the National Trails System.

O “By designating these new Nation-

 local communities to provide outdoor recreational opportunities that can be enjoyed by everyone,” said Jewell. National Recreation Trail designa-

tion recognizes existing trails and trail systems that link communities to recreational opportunities on public lands and in local parks across the nation.

 and the Secretary of Agriculture have the authority to approve designations in response to an application from the trail’s managing agency or organiza- tion. The National Recreation Trails Program is jointly administered by the National Park Service and the Forest Service in conjunction with a number  partners, notably American Trails, which hosts the National Recreation Trails website: www.AmericanTrails. org/nrt.

Bartram Trail In Putnam County, Florida

CALIFORNIA Backbone Trail

the largest publicly owned natural and scenic parks within Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area.

CONNECTICUT Shetucket River Water Trail

The Shetucket River Water Trail trail  hour’s drive of three of New Eng- land’s largest urban and metropolitan regions.

FLORIDA Bartram Trail in Putnam County

John Bartram and his son, William, were naturalists and authors who ex- Their legacy inspired the creation of a combined 250 miles of hiking, cycling, and paddling trails.

MAINE Johnson Brook Trail

through a mixed hardwood/soft- wood forest. Numerous boardwalk sections allow visitors to experience the forested wetlands that surround Sunkhaze Bog.

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OKLAHOMA Turkey Mountain Urban Wilderness Area Trails

Located seven miles from downtown Tulsa, the trail system winds along  routes for beginner to advanced hik- ers, trail runners, mountain bikers, and equestrian riders.

WASHINGTON Roche Harbor Trails

The 9.1 miles of trails at Roche Harbor - riety of natural features and cultural resources including open pastures, Northwest forests, water views, - ries, restored nineteenth-century lime kilns, and the historic hotel.