Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act
Current understanding
To be populated as evidence accumulates.
Evidence log
- 2026-07-29 — Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study Act: cross-connection with national-scenic-trail-feasibility-studies: Related National Trails System Act activity — feasibility studies for new designations (Bay Area Ridge) alongside completion of existing designated scenic trails (CDT). (novelty: 2)
- 2026-07-23 — Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Completion Act: S1470 (119th Congress) directs USDA and Interior to complete the CDNST within 10 years via a joint Forest Service–BLM completion team, requires USDA to issue a comprehensive development plan within three years, and authorizes agreements with volunteer and nonprofit organizations to help finish and maintain the trail. (novelty: 2)