Decision Memo Completed

Raven Trail Reconstruction Phase 2

Tongass National Forest Wrangell-Petersburg, Alaska Petersburg Ranger District

Re-route and reconstruct miles 2 and 3 of the Raven Trail. Proposal includes reducing the trail's grade (steepness) and replacing boardwalk and native tread with gravel and concrete steps.

Location

The Raven Trail is located on Mitkof Island, approximately 2 miles from downtown Petersburg and is the primary means of accessing Ravens Roost Cabin, a Forest Service public use cabin.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/04/2016
2
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2019 (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
Raven Trail ReconstructionDecision Signed Date: 11/13/2018
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsPetersburg Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management