Decision Memo Completed

Military Wall Bolt Removal

Daniel Boone National Forest Powell, Kentucky Cumberland Ranger District

The Forest Service, along with the Red River Gorge Climbing Coalition, is proposing to remove degraded bolts along 5 routes located in the Military Wall crag. Trained crews will rappel down and remove bolts by hand using torque wrench or breaker bar.

Location

Military Wall Crag loacted within the Red River Gorge

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/08/2023
2
Decision
11/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management
Military Wall Bolt RemovalDecision Signed Date: 11/17/2023
ForestsDaniel Boone National Forest
DistrictsCumberland Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Heritage resource managementRecreation management