Construct non-motorized trail from existing Sawtooth Loop Trail to Watson Lake Trail/Tahoe Rim Trail as non-motorized multiple use trail, designed and managed for mountain bike use. The trail length on NFS land aprox 6.6 mi.
Location
the existing Sawtooth Loop Trail and the existing Watson Lake Trail / Tahoe Rim Trail.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/08/2017
2
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management |
| Big Chief Trail Project | Decision Signed Date: 12/19/2017 |
| Forests | Tahoe National Forest |
| Districts | Truckee Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sections 4 and 9 of Township 17. N and Sections 10, 15, 14, 13 of Township 16N, both in Range 16. E. Mount Diablo Baseline and Meridian in the Truckee and Tahoe City, USGS topos |