Decision Memo Completed

Tie Canyon Road Repair and Trailhead Relocation

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Bonneville, Idaho Palisades Ranger District

The proposed action is to relocate the Tie Canyon trailhead out of the riparian area, stabilize stream banks and resurface the Tie Canyon Road. A short section of trail (100 yd) would be constructed to link the new trailhead with the existing trail.

Location

Located in the Pine Creek Drainage. The location of the trailhead is N 43 33.38587, W 111 14.89832.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/26/2012
2
Comment Period
02/15/2013
3
Decision
04/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Road Maintenance; Road Improvements/Construction; Watershed Improvements
Tie Canyon Road Repair and Trailhead Relocation Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 04/29/2013
ForestsCaribou-Targhee National Forest
DistrictsPalisades Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThis project is located in Sections 26, 27, Township 3 North, Range 44 East
Watershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsRoad management