Decision Memo Completed

Coldwater Trails Expansion

Gifford Pinchot National Forest Cowlitz, Washington Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument

Project proposes to construct 2.7 miles of new trail near the Science and Learning Center at Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument.

Location

Southwest of the Science and Learning Center at Coldwater and west of the South Coldwater Trailhead, connecting the center, Coldwater Lake Boat Launch, Hummocks and South Coldwater Trailheads.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/01/2024
2
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2026 (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
Coldwater Trails ExpansionDecision Signed Date: 01/10/2025
ForestsGifford Pinchot National Forest
DistrictsMount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument
Legal Land DescriptionT10N R4E, Sections 35 and 36; T9N R4E Sections 1, 2 and 6
Recreation management