Decision Memo Developing Proposal

Groundhog Creek Trail and Rube Rock Trail Decommission

National Forests in North Carolina Haywood, North Carolina Appalachian Ranger District

Remove these trails from system as they are unmaintained, are not utilized, in disrepair, and are on unsustainable layout.

Location

Rube Rock Tr 314 and Groundhog Creek Tr 315 between Interstate 40 and Skiffley Creek Rd FS 357. Retain trail portions between Skiffley Creek Rd and Appalachian Trail for road access.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/2025 (Estimated)
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsNational Forests In North Carolina
DistrictsAppalachian Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management