Decision Memo Completed

Laurel Creek Trail Reroute

Monongahela National Forest Pocahontas, West Virginia Marlinton Ranger District

Reroute an estimated 1/2 mile of the 9 mile Laurel Creek Trail. Laurel Creek meanders through the existing trail in multiple places. The reroute would protect water and soil resources and increase user safety by reducing the number of crossings.

Location

The Laurel Creek Trail Reroute is an estimated 3 miles southeast of Minnehaha Springs, WV, and a couple miles north of WV 39.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/26/2012
2
Decision
02/2013 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Laurel Creek Reroute Letter to the FileDecision Signed Date: 02/22/2013
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsMarlinton Ranger District
Watershed managementRecreation management