Decision Memo Completed

Trail Creek-Cherry Creek Trail Reroute

Salmon-Challis National Forest Custer, Idaho Lost River Ranger District

The project would reroute less than one mile of Trail Creek-Cherry Creek Trail (FS Tr No 4347) to reduce the stream crossings. The proposed reroute would eliminate six of nine existing stream fords.

Location

Approximately 7 miles south of Mackay, ID

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/06/2025
2
Comment Period
01/02/2026
3
Decision
03/2026 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
06/2026 (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
Trail Creek-Cherry Creek Trail RerouteDecision Signed Date: 03/12/2026
ForestsSalmon-Challis National Forest
DistrictsLost River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWatershed management