Decision Memo Completed

Wukuklook Road and Trail Access Improvements

Tongass National Forest Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon, Alaska Hoonah Ranger District

Road improvements on NFS roads 8530 and 8576. Enlarge parking area at Bear Paw Lake Picnic Area trailhead on NFS road 8508. Install boulders at trailhead to prevent ATV use, and replace boardwalk trail with gravel at Wukuklook Trail on NFS road 8530.

Location

Road work on NFS rd 8530 at MP 22 from False Bay to Wukuklook trailhead. Road work on NFS rd 8576 btw MP 0 and 1.4. Wukuklook trail is 27 mi from Hoonah. Bear Paw is 25 mi from Hoonah on NFS rd 8508.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/29/2021
2
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Maintenance; Road Maintenance; Travel Management
Wukuklook Road and Trail Access ImprovementsDecision Signed Date: 03/24/2021
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsHoonah Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Road managementFacility management