Bill > HR7254

This bill proposes to amend the National Trails System Act, a law that helps protect and expand trails across the United States, by directing the Secretary of the Interior, who oversees federal lands and resources, to conduct a study on the feasibility of officially designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail as a national scenic trail. The bill highlights the existing Bay Area Ridge Trail's significant features, such as its approximately 550-mile length, its scenic ridgeline location near urban areas in Northern California, its provision of diverse recreational opportunities, and its connection to numerous parks and natural landmarks like the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The proposed study, which must be completed within one year of the bill's enactment, will assess whether this trail, which already connects over 75 parks and open spaces, meets the criteria for national scenic trail designation and will involve consultation with federal and state agencies that manage lands along the trail, as well as interested organizations like the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7254/all-info