Decision Memo Completed

Appalachian Trail Relocation Ash Gap to Cloudland

Cherokee National Forest Carter, Tennessee Nolichucky Ranger District

2nd phase of an Appalachian Trail relocation project from Hughes Gap to Cloudland. About 4,500 feet of relocation from Ash Gap to the historic Cloudland Hotel Historic Site.

Location

From Cloudland,Tennessee north to Ash Gap

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2009
2
Decision
02/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2011 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityForest Service Energy Implementation Plan
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Ash Gap to Cloudland Appalachian Trail RelocationDecision Signed Date: 02/18/2011
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsUnaka Ranger District
Recreation management