Decision Memo Completed

Rainbow Falls Trail Extension

National Forests in North Carolina Transylvania, North Carolina Pisgah Ranger District

The proposed action is to extend the existing Rainbow Falls Trail by about 1,500' to connect to a new trail and parking lot recently constructed at Gorges St. Park.The proposal would also improve the trail by placing rolling dips for erosion control.

Location

Pisgah Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2009
2
Decision
03/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2010 (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.; Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management
Rainbow Falls TrailDecision Signed Date: 03/17/2010
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsPisgah Ranger District
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plants