Categorical Exclusion Developing Proposal

Elk Meadows Trail Relocation and Meadow Restoration Project

Sawtooth National Forest Custer, Idaho Sawtooth National Recreation Area

Replace approximately 2.8 miles of Idaho Centennial Trail (#628) through Elk Meadow with the trail reroute for 4.8 miles. Decommission and rehabilitate abandoned trail. Restore and/or improve ecological functions and reduction of conifers in meadow.

Location

Elk Meadows is in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area west of Highway 21, following FS 614 – approximately 44°15'09"N 115°06'54"W

Project timeline

1
NEPA Start Date
1/14/2026
2
Finding/Decision Date

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical ExclusionUSDA-42d-USFS
Recreation managementWatershed managementWildlife, fish, rare plants