Environmental Assessment Developing Proposal

Mineral Creek Road Decommissioning

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Kittitas, Washington Cle Elum Ranger District

This project would decommission approx. 1 mile of FS-4600 (Mineral Creek Road), which would no longer be needed after the Upper Kachess River Restoration project constructs a new trailhead for the Mineral Creek Trail.

Location

The project is located at the terminus of FS-4600, adjacent to the Upper Kachess River.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/2025 (Estimated)
2
Comment Period
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Objection Period Start
08/2025 (Estimated)
4
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
09/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityRoad Decommissioning; Species Habitat Improvements
ForestsOkanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
DistrictsCle Elum Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 22N., R. 13 E., Sections 5 and 8
Wildlife, fish, rare plants