Decision Memo Completed

Waterville Valley Nordic Ski Trail Establishment

White Mountain National Forest Grafton, New Hampshire Pemigewasset Ranger District

The proposed project is to upgrade two existing, unmaintained foot and horse-logging trails to a single 13-foot-wide, about one mile long multi-season trail designed and maintained for Nordic skiing.

Location

Within the boundaries of the Waterville Valley Ski Area Special Use Permit in Waterville Valley, Grafton County, New Hampshire.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/30/2021
2
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2021 (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 ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Trail Management
Waterville Valley Nordic Ski Trail EstablishmentDecision Signed Date: 11/02/2021
ForestsWhite Mountain National Forest
DistrictsPemigewasset Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use managementRecreation management