Decision Memo Completed

Kelly Creek Trail Reroute

Salmon-Challis National Forest Custer, Idaho Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District

The purpose of the project is to reroute 0.10 miles of the Kelly Creek Trail, FS Trail #4323, to eliminate two ford crossings in ESA-listed fish habitat.

Location

The Kelly Creek Trail Reroute Project is located approximately 6 miles northeast of Stanley, Idaho on the Challis-Yankee Fork Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/11/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (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
Kelly Creek Trail RerouteDecision Signed Date: 05/22/2025
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsChallis-Yankee Fork Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWatershed management