Decision Memo Completed

Lion Creek Trail Bridge Project

Flathead National Forest Lake, Montana Swan Lake Ranger District

Project modifies two separate trail crossings over Lion Creek to eliminate an inadequate bridge structure, improve hiker and horse access, and reduce erosion.

Location

Site is accessed by National Forest System Road #5383, ten miles north of Condon, MT.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/02/2013
2
Comment Period
07/02/2013
3
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityTrail Management
Lion Creek Trail Bridge Replacement ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/04/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/04/2013
ForestsFlathead National Forest
DistrictsSwan Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT22N, R17W, Sections 14 and 15
Recreation management