Reconstruct the first 2 miles of the Rainbow Falls Trail, from Zimovia Hwy to Shoemaker Overlook spur trail (convert from boardwalk to an aggregate and stone surface). Plans also include viewing platforms.
Location
The Rainbow Falls Trailhead is 4.5 miles south of the community of Wrangell accessed by the Zimovia Highway.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/25/2024
2
Decision
11/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Trail Management |
| Rainbow Falls Trail Reconstruction | Decision Signed Date: 11/25/2024 |
| Forests | Tongass National Forest |
| Districts | Wrangell Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 62S, Ranger 85E, Sections 4, 5, 8 and 9 |