Decision Memo Completed

Dry Pine Trail Connector

Custer Gallatin National Forest Park, Montana Yellowstone Ranger District

Construct new trail that connects the North Dry and West Pine trails. 2.02 miles in length, built with machinery (mini ex) over the course of approximately 2 months. Managed Use: Mountain Bike, Hike. Designed Use: Pack Stock.

Location

Quad reference: Big Draw, Bald Knob. Connecting North Dry and West Pine trails

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/20/2024
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (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
Dry Pine Trail Connector Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 04/30/2025
ForestsCuster Gallatin National Forest
DistrictsYellowstone Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 4 South, Range 8 East, Section 17
Recreation management