National Water Trails in 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
RESOURCES:
- Alabama Scenic River Web site
- NPS "Alabama Scenic River" Article
- 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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- ? Web site
- NPS "?" Article
- Wikipedia "?" Article

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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- Wikipedia "?" Article

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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- NPS "?" Article
- Wikipedia "?" Article

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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- ? Web site
- NPS "?" Article
- Wikipedia "?" Article

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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- ? Web site
- NPS "?" Article
- Wikipedia "?" Article

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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- Wikipedia "?" Article

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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- ? Web site
- NPS "?" Article
- Wikipedia "?" Article

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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- NPS "?" Article
- Wikipedia "?" Article

Nevada

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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- NPS "?" Article
- Wikipedia "?" Article

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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- Wikipedia "?" Article

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.
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- NPS "?" Article
- Wikipedia "?" Article

South Dakota

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
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- ? Web site
- NPS "?" Article
- Wikipedia "?" Article

Wisconsin

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