Decision Memo Completed

North Country National Scenic Trail Projects

Allegheny National Forest McKean; Warren, Pennsylvania Bradford Ranger District

Realign 2 sections of the North Country National Scenic Trail along Pell Run and Williams Brook. Both realignments will move the trails to drier ground and avoid two failing bridges.

Location

The Pell Run section is located west of SR666 in Sheffield Twp., Warren Co. The Williams Brook section is located east of the Allegheny Reservoir in Mead Twp., Warren Co., and Corydon Twp, McKean Co.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/06/2024
2
Comment Period
06/06/2024
3
Decision
02/2025 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
05/2025 (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
North Country National Scenic Trail ProjectsDecision Signed Date: 02/13/2025
ForestsAllegheny National Forest
DistrictsBradford Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management