Administrative non-public access to Cascade Head in area of 2021 landslide on FS Road 1861 for scientific research and search & rescue operations. Includes removing hazard trees and constructing a retaining wall and bridge for off-highway vehicles.
Location
West of Highway 101 on Forest Service Road 1861 in the Cascade Head Scenic Research Area. Approximately three miles north of Lincoln City, Oregon.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/04/2024
2
Comment Period
12/20/2024
3
Decision
02/2025 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (23), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(23) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Road Maintenance; Special Area Management |
| Development of Interim Administrative Access to Cascade Head via FS Road 1861 | Decision Signed Date: 02/12/2025 |
| Forests | Siuslaw National Forest |
| Districts | Hebo Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | 1 segment (mileposts 0.0 to 1.55)is in Lincoln Co.: Township 6S, Range 10W, Section 26. 2nd segment (mileposts 7.3 to 11.33) is in Tillamook Co.: T 6S, R 10W, Sec 7, & T 6S, R 11W, Sec 11 & 12. |