Decision Memo Completed

Metolius Windigo Parallel Trail

Deschutes National Forest Deschutes, Oregon Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District

Construct a new trail that parallels the existing Metolius-Windigo Trail for about 2.5 miles north of the Cascade Lakes Highway. The additional trail would allow for one trail for mountain bike use and another trail for equestrian use.

Location

West of Bend, Oregon. The section of the Metolius-Windigo north of the Cascade Lakes Highway between Flagline Trail and the Connector Trail to 4600-370.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/27/2019
2
Decision
12/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (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
Metolius Windigo Parallel TrailDecision Signed Date: 12/10/2019
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management