Decision Memo Completed

River to River Trail Reroute at Cedar Lake (previously listed as Cedar Lake River to River Reroute)

Shawnee National Forest Jackson, Illinois Shawnee National Forest All Units

Proposal to reroute just over 4 miles of the River to River Trail along the south portion of Cedar Lake. New trail would be constructed and old trail decommissioned. The newly constructed portion of the trail would add bicycling as a designated use.

Location

Project location is in Jackson County. The trail's eastern terminus is Lirley Cemetery trailhead off of Rowan Road and continues 4.4 miles west.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/17/2023
2
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
River to River Trail Reroute at Cedar Lake (previously listed as Cedar Lake River to River Reroute)Decision Signed Date: 10/13/2023
ForestsShawnee National Forest
DistrictsMississippi Bluffs Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management