Bigfoot National Recreation Trail

(a) Feasibility study (1) In general Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are made available to carry out this section, the Secretary of Agriculture (referred to in this section as the Secretary), in cooperation with the Secretary of the Interior, shall prepare and submit to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives a study that describes the feasibility of establishing a national recreational trail for nonmotorized uses, to be known as Bigfoot National Recreation Trail, that follows the route described in paragraph (2). (2) Route The route referred to in paragraph (1) shall extend from the Ides Cove Trailhead in the Mendocino National Forest to Crescent City, California, following the route as generally depicted on the map titled Bigfoot National Recreation Trail—Proposed and dated July 25, 2018. (3) Additional requirement In completing the study required under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall consult with— (A) appropriate Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and local agencies; (B) private landowners of land adjacent to, or in the vicinity of, the route described in paragraph (2); (C) nongovernmental organizations; and (D) interested members of the public. (b) Designation (1) In general On completion of the study under subsection (a), if the Secretary determines that the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail is feasible and meets the requirements for a National Recreation Trail under section 4 of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1243), the Secretary shall designate the Bigfoot National Recreation Trail (referred to in this section as the Trail) in accordance with— (A) the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1241 et seq.); (B) this Act; and (C) other applicable law (including regulations). (2) Administration On designation by the Secretary, the Trail shall be administered by the Secretary, in consultation with— (A) other Federal, State, Tribal, regional, and local agencies; (B) private landowners; and (C) other interested organizations. (3) Private property rights (A) In general No portions of the Trail may be located on non-Federal land without the written consent of the landowner. (B) Prohibition The Secretary shall not acquire for the Trail any land or interest in land outside the exterior boundary of any federally managed area without the consent of the owner of the land or interest in the land. (C) Effect Nothing in this section— (i) requires any private property owner to allow public access (including Federal, State, or local government access) to private property; or (ii) modifies any provision of Federal, State, or local law with respect to public access to or use of private land. (c) Cooperative agreements In carrying out this section, the Secretary may enter into cooperative agreements with State, Tribal, and local government entities and private entities— (1) to complete necessary Trail construction, reconstruction, realignment, or maintenance; or (2) to carry out education projects relating to the Trail. (d) Map (1) Map required On designation of the Trail, the Secretary shall prepare a map of the Trail. (2) Public availability The map referred to in paragraph (1) shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the Forest Service.