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House bill directs federal study on designating Bonneville Shoreline Trail as a National Scenic Trail

Original title: To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

May 15, 2025

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.May 15, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

A federal designation could provide the trail with increased visibility, potential federal funding for maintenance, and enhanced protections for the route spanning the Wasatch Front in Utah.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Bonneville Shoreline Trail users

The study may lead to future changes in trail management, funding, or federal oversight.

Department of the Interior

The agency is required to perform the feasibility study if the bill is enacted.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill requires the Secretary of the Interior to evaluate whether the Bonneville Shoreline Trail meets the criteria to be officially designated as a National Scenic Trail under the .

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 'National Scenic Trail' designation mean?

It is a federal designation for trails that provide for outdoor recreation and the conservation and enjoyment of significant scenic, historic, natural, or cultural qualities.

Does this bill automatically make the trail a National Scenic Trail?

No, this bill only authorizes a study to determine if the trail is feasible for such a designation.

Why It Matters

A federal designation could provide the trail with increased visibility, potential federal funding for maintenance, and enhanced protections for the route spanning the Wasatch Front in Utah.

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Federal interest in regional trail systems

The bill reflects a legislative effort to bring regional trails under federal oversight via the National Trails System Act.

Bonneville Shoreline Trail National Trails System Act

Connected Entities

locationBonneville Shoreline Trail“The trail being evaluated for potential federal designation.”Map →

personSecretary of the Interior“The official responsible for conducting the feasibility study.”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Natural Resources“The committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

otherNational Trails System Act“The existing federal law being amended to authorize the study.”Map →

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