1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Western States National Historic Trail Study Act of 2013”.
Western States National Historic Trail Study Act of 2013
A BILL
To amend the National Trails System Act to provide for the study of the Western States Trail for potential designation as a national historic trail.
2. Western States National Historic Trail Study
Section 5(c) of the National Trails System Act (16 U.S.C. 1244(c)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
“(46) Western States Trail
“(A) In general—The Western States Trail, a trail of approximately 100 miles from Squaw Valley to Auburn, California (including the Tevis Cup Loop)—
“(i) as displayed on the maps maintained in the office of the American River District Ranger, Tahoe National Forest;
“(ii) as described in the journal of Professor William Brewer for August 30, 1863; and
“(iii) along which are conducted—
“(I) the Western States Trail Ride; and
“(II) the Western States Endurance Run.
“(B) Components—The study under this paragraph shall include a determination on whether the trail is appropriate for designation as a national historic trail.”