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Buckeye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study
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Welcome to the Buckeye Tail Feasibility Study project website. The National Park Service (NPS) will use this website to post project background materials, meeting dates and locations, project updates, and documents for public comment and display public information throughout the study.
The National Park Service is conducting a feasibility study to provide information to Congress on the feasibility and desirability of designating the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail (NST).
The Buckeye Trail is an existing system of trails creating a loop extending approximately 1,454 miles from Lake Erie to the Ohio River, through the farmland of northwest Ohio, the hills of Appalachia, the Black Hand sandstone cliffs of the Hocking Hills region, and the Bluegrass region of southwest Ohio. The trail was established in 1959-1980 by the Buckeye Trail Association, a non-profit organization that currently administers the trail. More than half of the Buckeye Trail route overlaps the North County National Scenic Trail (NOCO) route as it passes through Ohio.
What is a National Scenic Trail?
National Scenic Trails are designated routes that traverse some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States, providing unique opportunities for hiking, biking, and experiencing nature. These trails are recognized for their outstanding scenic, natural, and recreational values, often showcasing diverse ecosystems, picturesque vistas, and cultural heritage along their paths.
Managed by various federal and state agencies, National Scenic Trails, like the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail, offer well-maintained paths that attract outdoor enthusiasts from across the country. They often intersect with local communities and provide significant economic benefits through tourism. Currently there are 11 National Scenic Trails including: Appalachian, Arizona, Continental Divide, Florida, Ice Age, Natchez Trace, New England, North Country, Pacific Crest, Pacific Northwest, and Potomac Heritage.
What is a Trail Feasibility Study?
Feasibility studies provide recommendations to Congress regarding the feasibility and suitability of designating a national trail, based on nine criteria outlined in the National Trails System Act (NTSA) of 1968. By objectively examining criteria, feasibility studies assess how well the trail aligns with the NTSA's requirements, which emphasize the preservation, public access, and conservation of the trail's unique characteristics.
At the conclusion of the study, the NPS will submit its findings to the Secretary of the Interior, who then makes a recommendation to Congress for consideration. Trails in the National Trails System are designated by acts of Congress.
The National Park Service is conducting a feasibility study to provide information to Congress on the feasibility and desirability of designating the Buckeye Trail as a National Scenic Trail (NST).
The Buckeye Trail is an existing system of trails creating a loop extending approximately 1,454 miles from Lake Erie to the Ohio River, through the farmland of northwest Ohio, the hills of Appalachia, the Black Hand sandstone cliffs of the Hocking Hills region, and the Bluegrass region of southwest Ohio. The trail was established in 1959-1980 by the Buckeye Trail Association, a non-profit organization that currently administers the trail. More than half of the Buckeye Trail route overlaps the North County National Scenic Trail (NOCO) route as it passes through Ohio.
What is a National Scenic Trail?
National Scenic Trails are designated routes that traverse some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the United States, providing unique opportunities for hiking, biking, and experiencing nature. These trails are recognized for their outstanding scenic, natural, and recreational values, often showcasing diverse ecosystems, picturesque vistas, and cultural heritage along their paths.
Managed by various federal and state agencies, National Scenic Trails, like the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail, offer well-maintained paths that attract outdoor enthusiasts from across the country. They often intersect with local communities and provide significant economic benefits through tourism. Currently there are 11 National Scenic Trails including: Appalachian, Arizona, Continental Divide, Florida, Ice Age, Natchez Trace, New England, North Country, Pacific Crest, Pacific Northwest, and Potomac Heritage.
What is a Trail Feasibility Study?
Feasibility studies provide recommendations to Congress regarding the feasibility and suitability of designating a national trail, based on nine criteria outlined in the National Trails System Act (NTSA) of 1968. By objectively examining criteria, feasibility studies assess how well the trail aligns with the NTSA's requirements, which emphasize the preservation, public access, and conservation of the trail's unique characteristics.
At the conclusion of the study, the NPS will submit its findings to the Secretary of the Interior, who then makes a recommendation to Congress for consideration. Trails in the National Trails System are designated by acts of Congress.