Decision Memo Completed

Rimrock Trails Restoration

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

This project proposes to add 4.75 miles of unauthorized trail to the official trail System, decommission about 1,600 ft. of trail, reroute 228 ft. of trail, and restore 21 miles of unauthorized routes. Other restoration actions would be included.

Location

The Rimrock Trails are on the Cascade Lakes Highway about 0.5 mile from the Forest Service Boundary with the City of Bend, OR.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/15/2021
2
Decision
09/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2021 (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
Rimrock Trails RestorationDecision Signed Date: 09/27/2021
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plants