Decision Memo Completed

Gale River Trail Relocation

White Mountain National Forest Grafton, New Hampshire Pemigewasset Ranger District

This proposed relocation of the Gale River Trail would eliminate two trail crossings of the Gale River which are difficult during moderate or high water conditions. A bridge at one crossing location washed out in 2005 and has not been replaced.

Location

The proposed relocation would begin approximately 2 1/2 miles up the Gale River Trail from the trailhead on the Gale River Loop Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/11/2010
2
Decision
08/2010 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2010 (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
Gale River Trail Relocation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/17/2010
ForestsWhite Mountain National Forest
DistrictsPemigewasset Ranger District
Recreation management