To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary...
To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB7254, proposes to add to the National Trails System Act by requiring the Secretary of the Interior to study the possibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail. If designated, this trail could offer significant recreational and conservation benefits.
This bill would primarily impact residents and visitors in the Bay Area who might use the trail for outdoor activities like hiking and biking. It would also affect local governments and landowners along the proposed trail route, as well as federal and state agencies involved in land management.
HB7254 was introduced on January 27, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. As of June 24, 2026, it has been referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands. The bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process.
