Decision Memo Completed

Shepherd Pass Trail Repair and Reconstruction

Inyo National Forest Inyo, California Mount Whitney Ranger District

Reconstruct and/or repair Shepherd Pass Trail's (#3402) stream and gully crossings damaged by flash flood event. Reconstruct and/or repair trail tread,tread retaining strucutes(check dams, retaining walls) and water diversion structures (water bars).

Location

Shepherd Pass Trail's beginning terminus is at Sims Creek, approximately 7 miles southwest of Independence, CA. The trail's ending terminus is at the Inyo NF boundary with Sequoia National Park.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/24/2014
2
Decision
03/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2015 (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 RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management; Wilderness Management
Shepard Pass Trail Repair and Reconstruction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/02/2015
ForestsInyo National Forest
DistrictsMount Whitney Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management