Decision Memo Completed

Ship Cove Trail Reconstruction

Tongass National Forest Sitka, Alaska Sitka Ranger District

Reconstruct 0.3 miles of the historic Ship Cove hiking trail located on southern Baranof Island. Much of the route is in poor condition. Reconstruction would address ongoing resource damage and deferred maintenance needs.

Location

The southeast Baranof Island town of Port Alexander is located on the shores of the small bay sharing the same name. The proposed trail work is between Back Lagoon and Ship Cove on Port Conclusion.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/14/2022
2
Decision
05/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (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
Ship Cove Trail ReconstructionDecision Signed Date: 05/22/2023
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsSitka Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management