Decision Memo Completed

Oregon Short Line Rail Trail

Custer Gallatin National Forest Gallatin, Montana Hebgen Lake Ranger District

Convert 9.25 miles, from the West Yellowstone city limit to Reas Pass, of the abandoned Oregon Short Line rail bed into a bike path that can be used by all skill levels.

Location

West-southwest of West Yellowstone, MT between the West Yellowstone, MT city limits and Reas Pass.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/18/2018
2
Decision
04/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Oregon Short Line Rail TrailDecision Signed Date: 04/11/2019
ForestsCuster Gallatin National Forest
DistrictsHebgen Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 32 and 33, Township 13 South, Range 5 East; sections 5, 6, 7, 18, 19, 30, and 31 Township 14 South, Range 5 East; and section 36 Township 14 South, Range 4 East; Boise Principal Meridian
Recreation management