Decision Memo Completed

Butter Gap Trail Project

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

The proposed action includes trail construction and rerouting of sections of trail on Butter Gap and Long Branch Trails as well as construction of a connector trail between Cove Crk Campground and Daniel Ridge Rd on former system trail.

Location

Butter Gap Trail, eastern portions of Long Branch Trail, western portions of Cat Gap Trail

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/28/2018
2
Decision
08/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2023 (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; Watershed Improvements
Butter Gap Trail ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/05/2023
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsPisgah Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Watershed managementRecreation management