National Scenic and Historic Trails Strategy and Work Plan

The Bureau's responsibility for managing and administering congressionally designated trails dates back to the passage of the National Trails System Act in 1968, which included the designation of Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. This trail exists, in part, on BLM-managed land. In 1976, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act referenced the National Trails System, reaffirming BLM's involvement with these trails