Decision Memo Completed

Garfield Shelter Replacement Project

White Mountain National Forest Grafton, New Hampshire Pemigewasset Ranger District

The Garfield Shelter is in poor condition and needs replacement. We propose to replace it with a similar Adirondack-style shelter on the existing footprint.

Location

Along the Garfield Ridge Trail (part of the Appalachian Trail) near the summit of Mt. Garfield

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/01/2011
2
Decision
09/2011 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2011 (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 ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.
Garfield Ridge Shelter Reconstruction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 09/14/2011
ForestsWhite Mountain National Forest
DistrictsPemigewasset Ranger District
Recreation management