Decision Memo Completed

Corridor 11 Snowmobile Trail Relocation Using Old Route 3

White Mountain National Forest Grafton, New Hampshire White Mountain National Forest All Units

Decommission and forego maintenance on the Franconia trail from the Franconia Notch bike path to South Gale River road, about 5 miles. Establish a new snowmobile trail at about 5 miles in length, one mile of new trail and 4 miles using old route 3.

Location

Five miles along the no longer used old route 3 in Franconia and Bethlehem, Grafton County, New Hampshire.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/30/2021
2
Decision
03/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2022 (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
Corridor 11 Snowmobile Trail Relocation Using Old Route 3Decision Signed Date: 03/28/2022
ForestsWhite Mountain National Forest
DistrictsPemigewasset Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management