NELSON, WI (WTAQ) - A recreation trail in western Wisconsin has been added to the National Trail System.

The Nelson-Trevino Canoe Trail covers almost 5 miles between Nelson and Wabasha Minnesota.

It was one of 54 trails in 23 states designated Thursday as national recreation trails. They added almost 1,400 miles to the national system.

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar and National Park Service director Jonathan Jarvis made the announcement in advance of National Trails Day, which is Saturday.