Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

House Bill

H.R. 2877

119th Congress

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

In Committee

Introduced:Apr 10, 2025

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Summary

This bill aims to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which is a long-distance hiking trail that runs along the Rocky Mountains from Mexico to Canada. The legislation likely provides funding, authorizes land acquisitions, or establishes procedures to finish unconnected sections of this trail.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Introduced4/10/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act

This bill aims to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which is a long-distance hiking trail that runs along the Rocky Mountains from Mexico to Canada. The legislation likely provides funding, authorizes land acquisitions, or establishes proc

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This bill aims to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which is a long-distance hiking trail that runs along the Rocky Mountains from Mexico to Canada. The legislation likely provides funding, authorizes land acquisitions, or establishes procedures to finish unconnected sections of this trail.

Bill Number: 2877
Introduced: 4/10/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

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Title: Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act
Bill Number: 2877
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced: 4/10/2025
Summary: This bill aims to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which is a long-distance hiking trail that runs along the Rocky Mountains from Mexico to Canada. The legislation likely provides funding, authorizes land acquisitions, or establishes procedures to finish unconnected sections of

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to complete the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which is a long-distance hiking trail that runs along the Rocky Mountains from Mexico to Canada. The legislation likely provides funding, authorizes land acquisitions, or establishes procedures to finish unconnected sections of this trail.

Last updated: 2/24/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill focuses on completing the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, one of eleven National Scenic Trails in the United States.
The Continental Divide Trail spans approximately 3,100 miles through Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, and New Mexico.
The legislation likely addresses gaps in the trail where hikers currently must use roads or where the trail route has not been formally established.
The bill may authorize federal agencies to acquire land, establish easements, or coordinate with private landowners to complete missing trail segments.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect outdoor recreation enthusiasts, particularly long-distance hikers who use the Continental Divide Trail. It would also impact landowners along the trail route, federal land management agencies responsible for maintaining the trail, and local communities that benefit from trail-related tourism. Completing the trail could increase recreational access and economic activity in rural areas along the route.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2877, 119th Congress (2025). "Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-2877

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