Decision Memo Completed

Palmer Creek Trailhead Bridge Replacement

Black Hills National Forest Pennington, South Dakota Hell Canyon Ranger District

Installation of a new bridge to replace a prior bridge destroyed in the 2022 Palmer Gulch Fire.

Location

Approximately 0.25 miles from Palmer Creek Trailhead in Pennington County, SD.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/12/2025
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2025 (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; Watershed Improvements
Palmer Creek Trailhead Bridge Replacement FANEC(d)Decision Signed Date: 09/24/2025
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsHell Canyon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionBHM, T2S R5E Sec 8
Recreation managementWatershed management