relocation of the Appalachian Trail (AT) in two places near Beauty Spot Gap on the south side of Unaka Mountain, in Mitchell County, North Carolina. This will provide approximately 1300 feet of new trail.
Location
Appalachian Trail near Beauty Spot
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
10/30/2019
2
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2021 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Trail Management |
| Appalachian Trail Relocation at Beauty Spot | Decision Signed Date: 12/03/2020 |
| Forests | National Forests In North Carolina |
| Districts | Appalachian Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |