With National Trails Day arriving Saturday, hikers, bikers, and paddlers in 23 states will have access to a new national recreation trails in their respective states. On Thursday the secretary of the Interior and the National Park Service director announced the designation of 54 trails. If combined end-to-end, they would stretch almost 1,400 miles. “From Alabama to Alaska, these national recreation trails provide a gateway to outdoor recreation in both urban and rural areas,” said Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. "I am proud to partner with communities across the nation to expand this extraordinary network of trails, allowing more Americans to enjoy the great outdoors.” “Today’s trails join a network of more than 1,150 previously-designated trails that span more than 13,650 miles," said Park Service Director Jarvis. “As we celebrate National Trails Day on Saturday, I encourage everyone to explore a trail – new or old – and enjoy the natural world.” The national trail system has become so extensive that if all the trails were laid end to end they would cross the entire country more than four times, offering millions of Americans opportunities to bike, hike, paddle and spend time with their family and friends outdoors, Mr. Jarvis noted...more
One trail is in New Mexico, and here is what their release says about it:
High Desert Trail System
Atop the mesas overlooking Gallup, the High Desert Trail System engages riders and runners of every skill level. Fast and fun single-track trails with great vistas and cap rocks go from easy beginner to intermediate to technical in a series of three stacked loops. The 11.2 miles of trails also connect two
low-income communities and serve as a backbone among many cultural and recreational resources. The system, named after the late Charles High, is the culmination of a unique, multi-partner effort.
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