Decision Memo Completed

Camel Riders Snowmobile Trail Relocation

Hiawatha National Forest Delta, Michigan Rapid River Ranger District

Project involves relocation of Snowmobile Trail 7 so as to improve safety and to facilitate more efficient maintenance and grooming of the trail. The new route will eliminate steep hills and sharp curves.

Location

Between FH 13 and CR 440 in Delta County approximately 16 miles north of US 2. Approximately 1000 feet of new construction. Involves woods roads FR 2317,2109,2688,2690,2225, 2225B, 2720A, 2720.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/31/2013
2
Comment Period
07/31/2013
3
Decision
09/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityTrail Management
Camel Riders Snowmobile Trail Relocation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/13/2013 Legal Notice Date: 09/13/2013
ForestsHiawatha National Forest
DistrictsRapid River Ranger District; Manistique Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT43N R19 and 18 Sections 11,14,13,18,7,17,8,5, and 6.
Recreation management