Proposal to reconstruct a 0.3 mile section of the Crane Lake Trail. Work would include replacing existing boardwalk with a gravel trail that is at least 29 inches wide. Bridges and drainage structures along this stretch would be rebuilt as needed.
Location
Crane Lake Trail is on Mitkof Island, approx. 25 miles south of downtown Petersburg, accessed from Three Lakes Loop Road (NFS Rd 6235) off of Mitkof Hwy or by hiking Ideal Cove Trail from salt water.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
12/17/2020
2
Decision
11/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Trail Management |
| Crane Lake Trail Reconstruction | Decision Signed Date: 11/15/2021 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Petersburg Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Latitude: 56.6593, Longitude: -132.6811 |