1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the "Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act".

2. Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail feasibility study

Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(50) Bay area ridge national scenic trail -

(A) In general - The Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail, a multi-use trail extending approximately 550 miles along the ridgelines of the hills and mountains surrounding the San Francisco Bay Area in northern California and connecting over 75 parks and open spaces.

(B) Consultation - The study under subparagraph (A) shall be undertaken in consultation with appropriate State, Tribal, and local governmental agencies and other interested organizations (including the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council).Passed the Senate November 10, 2026.Secretary