Decision Memo Completed

Pond Mountain - Appalachian Trail Relocation Project

Cherokee National Forest Carter, Tennessee Watauga Ranger District

This project is proposing to relocate approximately a 250 ft long section of the A.T. in the Pond Mountain Wilderness Area.

Location

A.T. in the Pond Mountain Wilderness Area

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/30/2021
2
Decision
12/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
02/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Pond Mountain - Appalachian Trail Relocation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 12/08/2021
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsWatauga Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management