In 2022 Back Bay NWR's trails received designation as part of the National Recreation Trail National Recreation Trail
A National Recreation Trail is a land-based or water-based trail that provides an outdoor recreation opportunity on federal, state, tribal or local public land. National Recreation Trails were established by the National Trails System Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-543), which authorized creation of a national trails system composed of National Recreation Trails, National Scenic Trails and National Historic Trails. Whereas National Scenic Trails and National Historic Trails may be designated only by an act of Congress, National Recreation Trails may be designated by the Secretary of the Interior or the Secretary of Agriculture to recognize exemplary trails of local and regional significance.
Learn more about National Recreation Trail System! In total 2.7 miles of the refuge's trail system are now recognized through this national program.
To celebrate this designation we will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, November 17 at 10:00am. Following the ribbon cutting and refreshments we will walk along the newly designated trails. No RSVP is required, we hope you can join this event!