Decision Memo Completed

SHT Pincushion Re-route

Superior National Forest Cook, Minnesota Gunflint Ranger District

Project proposes rerouting the Superior Hiking Trail near Pincushion Mountain. Rerouting the trail on its own corridor to preserve the ski trail and reduce user conflicts.

Location

The ski trail is approximately 1 mile up the Gunflint Trail off of County Road 12 in Grand Marais, MN.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/05/2017
2
Decision
08/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2018 (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
SHT Pincushion Re-routeDecision Signed Date: 08/30/2018
ForestsSuperior National Forest
DistrictsGunflint Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT61N, R1E, Section 15
Recreation management