Reconstruct 2 miles of storm damaged trail; deferred maintenance & storm proofing on 27 miles of trail; stabilize 11 perennial stream crossings; 0.9 miles of trail stabilization/reroute through meadows, and treat headcuts in/near Big Whitney Meadow.
Location
Along trails in the Mulkey Creek and Golden Trout Creek watersheds within the South Fork Kern River Watershed, within the Golden Trout Wilderness, approximately 13 miles southwest of Lone Pine, CA.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
03/09/2018
2
Decision
06/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2019 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Trail Management; Watershed Improvements |
| Upper Kern Trails Rehabilitation Project | Decision Signed Date: 06/07/2018 |
| Forests | Inyo National Forest |
| Districts | Mount Whitney Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |