A bill 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.

# Summary of S. 1135: Bonneville Shoreline Trail Study **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would direct the U.S. Department of the Interior to study whether the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Utah could be officially designated as part of the National Trails System. The National Trails System is a federal program that recognizes and supports significant hiking and recreation trails across the country. If the study determines the trail is suitable, it could eventually receive federal designation and support. **Who It Affects and Key Details** The bill primarily affects Utah residents and outdoor enthusiasts who use the Bonneville Shoreline Trail, a hiking trail that follows the ancient shoreline of prehistoric Lake Bonneville around the Salt Lake Valley area.

The legislation would also involve the Department of the Interior in evaluating the trail's historical significance, recreational value, and feasibility for inclusion in the federal system. No significant costs or controversial provisions are apparent from the bill's description. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (S. 1135) remains in committee, meaning it has not yet advanced to a full vote in the Senate. It was sponsored by Senator John Curtis, a Republican from Utah.