Decision Memo Completed

Appalachian Trail Relocation at Turkey Pen Gap

Cherokee National Forest Carter; Johnson, Tennessee Watauga Ranger District

Construct approx. 2400 feet of new trail, with approx. 600 feet along a sidehill, to replace a steep, eroding section of the AT at Turkey Pen Gap

Location

Turkeypen Gap along the AT

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/25/2012
2
Comment Period
04/25/2012
3
Decision
11/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
04/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityTrail Management
Appalachian Trail Relocation at Turkey Pen GapDecision Signed Date: 11/27/2012
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsWatauga Ranger District
Recreation management