Decision Memo Completed

SHT Crow Creek Re-route

Superior National Forest Cook, Minnesota Gunflint Ranger District

The Crow Creek bridge on the Superior Hiking Trail (SHT) needs to be replaced. The current bridge has a span of approximately 50 feet. By rerouting the SHT by 250 ft a smaller bridge spanning only 30 feet could be utilized to cross Crow Creek.

Location

The project location is at the junction of the Superior Hiking Trail and Crow Creek.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/06/2016
2
Decision
02/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
SHT Crow Creek Re-route Decision MemoDecision Signed Date: 02/17/2017
ForestsSuperior National Forest
DistrictsGunflint Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW 1/4 of T 61 N, R 2 E, Sec 2
Recreation management