Decision Memo Completed

Dredge Lakes Gabion Basket and Back Loop Bridge Connector Trail

Tongass National Forest Juneau, Alaska Tongass National Forest All Units

Repair gabion basket on the north end of Moraine Lake. As designed, the basket does not support trail traffic and is a safety hazard for hikers and bicyclists. Also, harden a 0.34-mile user-created trail on the Dredge Lake trail system.

Location

The Dredge Lakes Trail System within the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area in Juneau, Alaska.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/07/2024
2
Decision
12/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (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 ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Facility Improvements/Construction; Trail Management
Dredge Lakes Gabion Basket and Back Loop Bridge Connector TrailDecision Signed Date: 12/17/2024
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsJuneau Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management