Decision Memo Completed

Norton Trail Connector Project

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Wise, Virginia Clinch Ranger District

The Forest Service, in cooperation with the City of Norton, is proposing to construct a trail connecting the City of Norton%u2019s Flag Rock Area Trail System to the Clinch Ranger District Trail System at High Knob.

Location

Approximately 5 miles NW of Fort Blackmore, VA

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/25/2022
2
Decision
03/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2022 (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
Norton Trail Connector ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/25/2022
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsClinch Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management