Reroute the lower portion of the Paradise Trail to install grade-reducing switchbacks (3.4 miles), bringing the grade from 40% to 10-15% for the entire trail. Decommission 1.1 miles of existing, steep trail.
Location
The trail is located within the North Fork John Day Wilderness
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/03/2011
2
Decision
03/2013 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Trail Management |
| Forests | Umatilla National Forest |
| Districts | North Fork John Day Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T 6 S., R. 34 E. sections 2 and 3. |