119-s-3720119th Congress

Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act

Sponsored By: Senator Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

In Committee

Summary

Would create a feasibility study for a Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail to explore formally designating a continuous, multi-use trail around the San Francisco Bay Area. The bill would add the trail to the National Trails System Act as an eligible designation, describe it as roughly 550 miles of ridgeline trail linking more than 75 parks and open spaces, and require the study be done in consultation with appropriate State, Tribal, and local agencies and interested organizations including the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council.

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Bill Overview

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Bay Area Ridge Trail study

If enacted, this bill would direct a federal feasibility study for a proposed Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail. The trail would be a multi-use corridor of about 550 miles along ridgelines around the San Francisco Bay. The study would cover connections to more than 75 parks and open spaces. The study would be done with State, Tribal, and local agencies and groups, including the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council. The bill does not provide money to build the trail or set a deadline for the study.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 1/29/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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