Welcome to Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail

The Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail travels through some of the most spectacular and scenic terrain in the United States, connecting diverse landscapes and communities of the Northwest. 

Beginning at the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park the trail travels over 1,200 miles through Montana, Idaho, and Washington before reaching the Pacific Ocean near Cape Alava. The route travels through 3 National Parks, 7 National Forests, and 6 Wilderness areas. 

Designated as a national scenic trail by Congress in 2009, under the National Trails System Act, the trail Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail is among our country's newest National Scenic Trails.