Decision Memo Completed

White Rocks Horse Trail Connector Project

Cherokee National Forest Carter, Tennessee Watauga Ranger District

Backcountry Horsemen of East Tennessee have submitted a new proposal to build a connector trail between FSR303 and FSR530211 in Carter County, TN.

Location

This project is located in the White Rocks/Walnut Mountain area of the Watauga Ranger District.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/21/2024
2
Decision
10/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2025 (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
White Rocks Horse Trail Connector ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/01/2025
ForestsCherokee National Forest
DistrictsWatauga Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management