What does SHORT TITLE. of Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025 do?

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

What does BENTON MACKAYE NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY. of Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025 do?

This bill amends the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study regarding the Benton MacKaye Trail. The study will assess the possibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail. The Benton MacKaye Trail is described as a scenic, nonmotorized trail traversing approximately 287 miles in Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. The Secretary of Agriculture must complete and submit the feasibility study to Congress within one year of the paragraph's enactment. The study must be conducted in consultation with interested organizations, including the Benton MacKaye Trail Association.

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Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'A bill 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 amend the National Trails System Act. The bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a feasibility study. The study will assess the possibility of designating the Benton MacKaye Trail as a national scenic trail.

Q: What does FINDINGS. of Benton MacKaye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2025 do?

This section establishes findings related to the Benton MacKaye Trail. The Benton MacKaye Trail spans approximately 287 miles through Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. The trail features diverse scenery, including peaks, forests, and waterfalls, and passes through six designated Wilderness Areas. It offers hiking opportunities for various skill levels, from novice to experienced backpackers. The trail supports economic opportunities for rural communities through visitor spending. The Benton MacKaye Trail runs from Springer Mountain in Georgia to 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.

Last updated: 10/27/2025 · Introduced: 4/9/2025

Author: Thomas Tillis (R-NC)

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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 trail's suitability for national scenic trail status, considering its 287-mile route through Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina.
The Secretary of Agriculture must submit the completed study to Congress within one year of enactment, consulting with organizations like the Benton MacKaye Trail Association.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 2768(In Committee)Official page

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