Decision Memo Completed

Arizona National Scenic Trail Reroute, Hay Meadow Trailhead to Gooseberry Springs Trailhead

Coconino National Forest Coconino, Arizona Coconino National Forest All Units

The project is to reroute three segments (totaling 18 miles) of the existing trail off of Forest System Roads to a non-motorized pathway. In addition, up to 20 new range gates will be installed at range fence lines.

Location

The AZNST reroute segments are located on an 18 mile stretch of trail from the Hay Meadow Trailhead off of SR87, north to the Gooseberry Springs Trailhead southwest of FH3 (Lake Mary Road).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/10/2017
2
Decision
08/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2017 (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
Arizona National Scenic Trail Reroute ProjectDecision Signed Date: 08/28/2017
ForestsCoconino National Forest
DistrictsMogollon Rim Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management