Washington’s Trail—1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act of 2026
- Stage
- On calendar
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 6
- Latest action
- Sep 17, 2026
What it does
The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on designating Washington’s Trail—1753 as a national historic trail under the National Trails System Act. The trail spans approximately 500 miles from Williamsburg, Virginia, to Fort LeBoeuf (now Waterford), Pennsylvania, following George Washington’s 1753–1754 diplomatic mission route prior to the French and Indian War. The study will assess the trail’s historical significance, suitability for public use, and feasibility for inclusion in the National Trails System. The bill affects federal land management agencies and stakeholders interested in historic preservation and public access to culturally significant routes.
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