Decision Memo Completed

Palmetto Trail Ross Mountain Project

Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Oconee, South Carolina Francis Marion and Sumter National Forest All Units

Construction of 3.1 miles of new trail for mountain biking and hiking from Stumphouse Passage to Oconee State Park.

Location

The proposed location is between Stumphouse and Oconee State Park along a ridge that parallels Ross Mountain Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/22/2018
2
Decision
07/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2019 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Palmetto Trail Ross Mountain ProjectDecision Signed Date: 07/10/2019
ForestsFrancis Marion and Sumter National Forests
DistrictsAndrew Pickens Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management