Information about the national water trails of the United States.
Alabama
Alabama Scenic River Trail
LENGTH:6313 miles
DESCRIPTION: Llongest river trail in a single state
ACTIVITIES: boating, camping, fishingm swimming, wildlife
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Alabama Scenic River Web site
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NPS "Alabama Scenic River" Article
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Wikipedia "Alabama Scenic River" Article
Arizona
Black Canyon Water Trail
The Black Canyon Water Trail is located along a rugged and remote portion of the
Colorado River in Arizona and Nevada within Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
The trail begins at the base of the Hoover Dam and meanders through Black Canyon
along 30 miles of the Colorado River. The trail terminates at Eldorado Canyon,
the historic mining area on Lake Mohave. This spectacular river setting provides
unique paddling and rafting opportunities from flowing hot springs in some of
the side canyons to the history associated with the Hoover Dam and the early
inhabitants of the surrounding areas.
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Georgia
Chattahoochee River National Water Trail
The water trail encompasses the existing Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area,
a linear park in the Atlanta-metro area. It includes 48 miles of river, over 70 miles
of hiking trails, and 18 developed access areas.
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Okefenokee Wilderness Canoe Trails
These wilderness canoe trails offer opportunities to view wildlife, wet prairies,
cypress forests, and pine uplands. Canoeing, kayaking, and motorboating are permitted
year-round on marked trails.
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Illinois
Rock River Water Trail
The Rock River Water Trail is a water trail of the Upper Mississippi River Region.
The trail meanders down a gentle gradient through beautiful rural and wilderness
landscapes and vibrant urban riverfronts to safely carry the water traveler 330 miles
from the headwaters above the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge in south central
Wisconsin to the Mississippi River at the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa.
The Rock River Water Trail is of national significance for its great diversity
and landscape, vista, recreation, cultural, and historic experience, and for
its ease of accessibility.
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Iowa
Red Rock Water Trail
The 36 mile Red Rock Water Trail is located on Lake Red Rock near Pella and Knoxville,
Iowa. The loop can be paddled in its entirety or broken up into shorter sections.
Eagle nests, a sea cave, beautiful rocky cliffs and bluffs, and a wide variety of
migratory water fowl are just a few of the things you can experience while paddling
around Lake Red Rock. There are also many historical aspects to the trail, such as
landmarks and sites of the historical events and legends surrounding the area.
The water trail features 8 access points, which are conveniently close to the many
campgrounds around the lake. Most of the campgrounds are equipped with shower
facilities and electrical hookups.
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Iowa
Missouri National Recreational River Water Trail
The Missouri National Recreational River Water Trail contains some of the last
remaining natural stretches of America's longest river. Come canoe, kayak,
and camp along the trail as you experience the Missouri River as Lewis and Clark
saw over two hundred years ago. The astonishing array of wildlife, scenic vistas
and national significant history make a trip down this stretch of river a once in
a lifetime experience.
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Kansas
Kansas River Trail
The Kansas River offers outstanding scenic, recreational, historic and cultural
opportunities, appropriate for novice boaters and families. The River also
provides areas for picnicking, wildlife viewing, fishing, and relaxing.
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Michigan
Island Loop
Begin at North River Road Park in Fort Gratiot Township. Enter the water by using
the American Disabities Act (ADA) Kayak launch. Head downstream in the Black River
0.4 miles and turn east into the Black River Canal. Paddle 1.1 miles, passing
under the Taintor Gate at the entrance to Lake Huron. Turn right (south) in the
lake and navigate under the Blue Water Bridges, into the St. Clair River.
Stick near the Michigan shoreline. Avoid the center of the river, which is the
International shipping channel. Distance from the bridges to the mouth of
the Black River is 2 miles. Turn right (west) into the Black River which is
an easy paddle 4.7 miles upstream and back to the starting point.
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Missouri
Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Water Trail
The trail provides a unique outdoor experience that is as diverse as the historic,
cultural, and natural locations it flows through.
Mississippi River Water Trail Great River Water Trail
The MRWT Great River Water Trail is deeply rooted in natural scenic beauty,
Native American heritage, and cultural history. The trail offers numerous
recreational and educational opportunities, camping, and wildlife viewing.
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Nevada
Black Canyon Water Trail
The Black Canyon Water Trail is located along a rugged and remote portion of the
Colorado River in Arizona and Nevada within Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
The trail begins at the base of the Hoover Dam and meanders through Black Canyon
along 30 miles of the Colorado River. The trail terminates at Eldorado Canyon,
the historic mining area on Lake Mohave. This spectacular river setting provides
unique paddling and rafting opportunities from flowing hot springs in some of
the side canyons to the history associated with the Hoover Dam and the early
inhabitants of the surrounding areas.
LENGTH: ? miles
DESCRIPTION: ?
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New York
Bronx River Blueway
The Bronx River Blueway passes directly through the New York Botanical gardens,
the Bronx River Forest, cityscapes, and the Bronx Zoo and offers a variety of
recreational and cultural opportunities and events.
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Hudson River Greenway Water Trail
The Hudson River Greenway Water Trail is designed for day-users as well as
long-distance paddlers. It includes 94 designated access sites, wildlife marshes,
islands, historic sites, cities, downtowns, and hiking trails.
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Oregon
Willamette River Water Trail
The Willamette River Water Trail flows through rural and urban landscapes,
providing scenic, cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. Seventy
percent of Oregon residents live in the River valley.
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South Carolina
Waccamaw River Blue Trail
The Waccamaw River Blue Trail extends the South Carolina portion of the Waccamaw
River meandering 100 miles through protected bottomland hardwood swamps of the Waccamaw
National Wildlife Refuge and passing through the historic, riverfront cities of Conway
and Georgetown. The Waccamaw, a coastal black water river, is home to many rare species
of plants and animals, some of which are found nowhere else on earth.
LENGTH: ? miles
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South Dakota
Missouri National Recreational River Water Trail
The Missouri National Recreational River Water Trail contains some of the last
remaining natural stretches of America's longest river. Come canoe, kayak,
and camp along the trail as you experience the Missouri River as Lewis and Clark
saw over two hundred years ago. The astonishing array of wildlife, scenic vistas
and national significant history make a trip down this stretch of river a once in
a lifetime experience.
LENGTH: ? miles
DESCRIPTION: ?
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NPS "?" Article
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Washington State
Kitsap Peninsula Water Trail
The Kitsap Peninsula includes 371 miles of coastline on the Puget Sound in Washington
State and some of the most spectacular marine environments on the planet.
The Kitsap Peninsula is a destination for paddlers from around the globe because
of its unique marine environments, the natural scenic beauty of the mountains and
sound, migrating marine mammal populations, and ports and towns steeped in tradition.
Last update: 6/20/2014 10:15:43 AM
LENGTH: ? miles
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Wisconsin
Rock River Water Trail
The Rock River Water Trail is a water trail of the Upper Mississippi River Region.
The trail meanders down a gentle gradient through beautiful rural and wilderness
landscapes and vibrant urban riverfronts to safely carry the water traveler 330 miles
from the headwaters above the Horicon National Wildlife Refuge in south central
Wisconsin to the Mississippi River at the Quad Cities of Illinois and Iowa.
The Rock River Water Trail is of national significance for its great diversity
and landscape, vista, recreation, cultural, and historic experience, and for
its ease of accessibility.
LENGTH: ? miles
DESCRIPTION: ?
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NPS "?" Article
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Wikipedia "?" Article
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