Decision Memo Completed

Wild River Valley Trail Repairs

White Mountain National Forest Coos, New Hampshire Androscoggin Ranger District

Repair Highwater Trail, relocate 6 small sections (~ 0.5 miles total) adjacent to Wild River damaged during Tropical Storms Irene and Sandy. Future analysis will address the Moriah Brook Trail bridge over the Wild River damaged by these storms.

Location

The proposed project includes portions of trails located in the Wild River Valley on the north side of Evans Notch. None of the proposals are in the Wild River Wilderness.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/06/2014
2
Decision
03/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Wild River Valley Trails Repair ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/16/2015
ForestsWhite Mountain National Forest
DistrictsAndroscoggin Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management