What does Preamble of HR 2768 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail,' aims to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to study the feasibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail. The bill proposes an amendment to the National Trails System Act.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 2768 do?

This bill is formally titled the Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025.

What does FINDINGS. of HR 2768 do?

This section outlines findings related to the Benton MacKaye Trail. The trail spans approximately 287 miles through Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina, showcasing scenic views and biodiversity. It passes through six designated Wilderness Areas, a National Park, and three National Forests. The trail offers a range of hiking difficulty levels, from novice to challenging backpacking trails. The Benton MacKaye Trail supports economic opportunities for rural communities through visitor spending. The trail runs from Springer Mountain in Georgia, through Tennessee, and into the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina. The trail is described as physically accessible. Maintenance costs are minimal due to the trail's established length, location primarily on Federal land, and management by the Benton MacKaye Trail Association since 1980.

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Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025 — HR. 2768

Q: What does BENTON MACKAYE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY. of HR 2768 do?

This section amends the National Trails System Act to include the Benton MacKaye Trail. The Benton MacKaye Trail is described as a scenic, nonmotorized trail approximately 287 miles long, traversing Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. The Secretary of Agriculture is directed to complete and submit a feasibility study to Congress regarding designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail. The feasibility study must be completed within one year of the paragraph's enactment.

Last updated: 3/5/2026 · Introduced: 4/9/2025

Author: Charles Fleischmann (R-TN)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study on designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail.
The study will assess the suitability of the 287-mile trail, which spans Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina, for national scenic trail status.
The feasibility study must be completed and submitted to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment.

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