Decision Memo Completed

Gate Installations for Seasonal Closures

Mt. Hood National Forest Clackamas; Hood River; Wasco, Oregon Mt. Hood National Forest All Units

This project will install six gates at six locations. There is a need for gates at these locations to enforce seasonal (winter) closures to vehicles over 48 inches wide. These roads are only open to either skiing or snowmobile use in the winter.

Location

Teacup Lake Sno-Park, north and south entrances; Pocket Creek Sno Park at FSR 3540-000; Skyline Sno-Park at FSR 4200-000; FSR 4400-000 at OR Hwy. 35; FSR 5800-000 at 5830-000.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/28/2023
2
Decision
04/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Facility Maintenance; Travel Management
Decision Decided Date04/19/2023
ForestsMt. Hood National Forest
DistrictsMt. Hood National Forest All Units
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road managementFacility managementRecreation management