### Question
How does NATIONAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS FUND define recreational trail?


### Answer
Under *16 U.S.C. § 1261*, **recreational trail** is defined as:

> a thoroughfare or track across land or snow, used for recreational purposes such as bicycling, cross-country skiing, day hiking, equestrian activities, jogging or similar fitness activities, trail biking, overnight and long-distance backpacking, snowmobiling, aquatic or water activity and vehicular travel by motorcycle, four-wheel drive or all-terrain off-road vehicles, without regard to whether it is a “National Recreation Trail” designated under section 4 of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1243)

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1261*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27A-NATIONAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS FUND**

