Decision Memo Completed

Trail of the Molten Land Reconstruction

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

Reconstruction of a half mile of the Trail of the Molten Land loop to meet the barrier free standards of the Architectural Barriers Act (ABA).

Location

The project area is approximately 15 miles south of the city of Bend, Oregon and occurs within the Newberry National Volcanic Monument (NNVM).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/17/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (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
Trail of the Molten Land ReconstructionDecision Signed Date: 05/06/2025
ForestsDeschutes National Forest
DistrictsBend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 19 South, Range 11 East, Section 24
Recreation management