Decision Memo Completed

Falling Waters Trail Relocation

White Mountain National Forest Grafton, New Hampshire Pemigewasset Ranger District

Relocate about 5100 feet of the Falling Waters trail to a more sustainable grade and location, along with construction of a new 1900-foot spur trail to Cloudland Falls. Work would be done by the Appalachian Mountain Club.

Location

Falling Waters Trail off Franconia Notch State Park along Interstate 93 in the town of Franconia.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/27/2024
2
Decision
10/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2025 (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
Falling Waters Trail RelocationDecision Signed Date: 10/17/2024
ForestsWhite Mountain National Forest
DistrictsPemigewasset Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management