Decision Memo Completed

North Country Trail Highway 6 Reroute

Chippewa National Forest Cass, Minnesota Chippewa National Forest All Units

The trail reroute section is 10 miles. Decommission old NCT segments. Constructing two parking areas and two dispersed campsites, which will include fire grates, wilderness latrines, and tent pads.

Location

The approximate location starts where the current NCT intersects State Highway 6, follows along State Highway 6, and ends at the forest boundary just north of Willow Lake

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/20/2024
2
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2025 (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 ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management
North Country Trail Highway 6 RerouteDecision Signed Date: 06/02/2025
ForestsChippewa National Forest
DistrictsDeer River Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionWest termini T 142N, R 25W, section 21. East termini T 143N, R 25W, section 25
Recreation management