Decision Memo Completed

Brown Mountain Trail Bridge

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests Amherst, Virginia Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts

Redesign and reconstruction of Brown Mtn Trail Bridge in same location. Realignment of roughly 870 feet of trail to provide a more sustainable and gradual decent to the trail bridge from the south.

Location

The Brown Mtn Creek Bridge is located on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail west of VA State Highway 60 and NE of the Lynchburg Reservoir.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/21/2023
2
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2024 (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 ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management
Brown Mountain Trail BridgeDecision Signed Date: 11/19/2024
ForestsGeorge Washington and Jefferson National Forest
DistrictsGlenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts
Legal Land Description37.697347, -79.272287
Recreation management