RSA 216-D:2 Appalachian Trail.

The commissioner of the department of natural and cultural may acquire by purchase, gift, eminent domain or otherwise such land, including rights of way and easements for the purpose of protecting or enhancing scenic beauty, as he may deem necessary to establish, protect and develop a trail across the state between the Connecticut river and the Maine state line to be known as the Appalachian Trail, and he may provide shelters and other facilities thereon, provided however that the power of eminent domain shall not be utilized to acquire more than 25 acres in any mile of trail. Any department or agency of the state, or any political subdivision, district or authority may transfer to the department land or rights in land for said purposes on such terms and conditions as may be agreed upon,