North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act of 2009

Bill 111 HR 481, also known as the North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act of 2009, is a piece of legislation that aims to make adjustments to the route of the North Country National Scenic Trail. The North Country National Scenic Trail is a long-distance hiking trail that stretches approximately 4,600 miles from North Dakota to New York.

The purpose of this bill is to address issues with the current route of the trail, such as sections that are difficult to navigate or inaccessible to hikers. The bill proposes to reroute certain sections of the trail in order to improve the overall hiking experience and make the trail more accessible to the public.

The bill also includes provisions for the acquisition of land or easements necessary for the rerouting of the trail, as well as guidelines for the maintenance and management of the trail. Additionally, the bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to enter into agreements with state and local governments, as well as private landowners, to facilitate the rerouting of the trail. Overall, the North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act of 2009 seeks to enhance the hiking experience along the North Country National Scenic Trail by making necessary adjustments to the route of the trail.