Decision Memo Completed

Appalachian Trail/Long Trail (AT/LT) Homerstone Bridge Replacement

Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests Rutland, Vermont Manchester Ranger District

The Appalachian Trail/Long Trail (AT/LT) Homerstone Bridge crossing Homer Stone Brook was overtopped in 2011 and 2023. The foundation is eroded and the trail was washed out. Proposal would provide new trail tread and a safe structure to cross brook.

Location

Town of Wallingford

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/30/2025
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2026 (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; Watershed Improvements
Appalachian Trail/Long Trail (AT/LT) Homerstone Bridge ReplacementDecision Signed Date: 09/10/2025
ForestsGreen Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
DistrictsManchester Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWatershed management