Decision Memo Completed

Chickadee Trails Disaster Repair & Expansion

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Okanogan, Washington Methow Valley Ranger District

Add approximately 10 miles of new and relocated trails to the Chickadee trail system to improve existing non-motorized trail infrastructure and mitigate impacts from the 2021 Cedar Creek Fire.

Location

The vicinity of Thompson Ridge, approximately 10 miles W/NW of the town of Twisp in T34N R20E Sections 23, 35 & 36; T34 R21E Sections 7, 19, 30 & 31; T33N R20E Sections 1 & 12; and T33N R21E Section 6

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/12/2024
2
Decision
07/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Chickadee Trails Disaster Repair & ExpansionDecision Signed Date: 07/13/2024
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsMethow Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT34N R20E Sections 23, 35 & 36; T34 R21E Sections 7, 19, 30 & 31; T33N R20E Sections 1 & 12; and T33N R21E Section 6
Recreation management