To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study on the feasibility of designating the Bay Area Ridge National Scenic Trail, and for other purposes.

This section details eight specific characteristics and benefits of the Bay Area Ridge Trail. These include its approximate 550-mile length, its multi-use and non-motorized nature, its proximity to urban areas, and its provision of outdoor recreation to a diverse population. The findings also highlight the trail's scenic, historic, and cultural qualities, its diverse environments, significant landforms, and its connections to other regional trails, providing a rationale for the subsequent study.

This provision amends the National Trails System Act to require the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study for designating the Bay Area Ridge Trail as a national scenic trail. The study must be completed and submitted to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment. It also specifies that the study must involve consultation with interested organizations, including the Bay Area Ridge Trail Council, and with all Federal and State agencies that manage lands through which the trail passes.