Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act

Senate Bill

S. 3720

119th Congress

Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act

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Introduced:Jan 28, 2026

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Summary

This bill would require a study to determine whether the Bay Area Ridge Trail should be designated as a National Scenic Trail. The study would examine if the trail meets the criteria for inclusion in the National Trails System, which is a network of protected recreational trails across the country.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Introduced1/28/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act

This bill would require a study to determine whether the Bay Area Ridge Trail should be designated as a National Scenic Trail. The study would examine if the trail meets the criteria for inclusion in the National Trails System, which is a network of protected

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This bill would require a study to determine whether the Bay Area Ridge Trail should be designated as a National Scenic Trail. The study would examine if the trail meets the criteria for inclusion in the National Trails System, which is a network of protected recreational trails across the country.

Bill Number: 3720
Introduced: 1/28/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act
Bill Number: 3720
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Introduced: 1/28/2026
Summary: This bill would require a study to determine whether the Bay Area Ridge Trail should be designated as a National Scenic Trail. The study would examine if the trail meets the criteria for inclusion in the National Trails System, which is a network of protected recreational trails across the country.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require a study to determine whether the Bay Area Ridge Trail should be designated as a National Scenic Trail. The study would examine if the trail meets the criteria for inclusion in the National Trails System, which is a network of protected recreational trails across the country.

Last updated: 2/21/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill directs the federal government to conduct a feasibility study on the Bay Area Ridge Trail.
The study would evaluate whether the trail qualifies for designation as a National Scenic Trail under federal law.
The Bay Area Ridge Trail is a recreational trail system in the San Francisco Bay Area of California.
National Scenic Trail designation provides federal recognition and can make trails eligible for federal funding and protection.
The bill does not automatically designate the trail, but only authorizes a study to assess whether designation is appropriate.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect hikers, outdoor recreation enthusiasts, and local communities in the San Francisco Bay Area who use the Ridge Trail. If the study leads to eventual National Scenic Trail designation, it could bring increased federal funding for trail maintenance and improvements, potentially attracting more visitors to the area. Local and state agencies that manage the trail would also be affected by any future changes in the trail's status.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3720, 119th Congress (2026). "Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3720

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