Puerto Rico National Scenic Trail Study Act

HR 4218, the Puerto Rico National Scenic Trail Study Act, designates a 200-mile trail system across Puerto Rico as a National Scenic Trail under federal law. The trail would run from Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve in Fajardo to Morrillos Peninsula in Cabo Rojo, passing through El Yunque National Forest, the Sierra de Luquillo, Sierra de Cayey, Cordillera Central, and southwestern dry forests. This designation incorporates the trail into the National Trails System, subjecting it to federal management standards and potential conservation funding. The bill directly affects Puerto Rico's natural landscapes and communities along this route by establishing a framework for preservation and public access.