Decision Memo Completed

China Creek Trail Relocation

National Forests in North Carolina Caldwell; Watauga, North Carolina National Forests In North Carolina All Units

Proposal to relocate and adopt historic portions of approx. 2 miles of trail near China Creek. Lower trail segments are maintenance on existing route, with minor shifts in alignment. Upper reaches of the existing trail will be removed from system.

Location

The project area is located approximately 1.5 miles southwest of Blowing Rock, NC, in Caldwell and Watauga Counties.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/13/2015
2
Decision
04/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2015 (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
China Creek Trail RelocationDecision Signed Date: 04/24/2015
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsGrandfather Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management