Decision Memo Completed

Lost Creek Crossing, Ozark Trail

Mark Twain National Forest Washington, Missouri Potosi / Fredericktown Ranger District

This project realigns a short segment of the Ozark Trail at the Lost Creek crossing in order to mitigate the hazardous condition of the current trail corridor which was created by the development of a cut-bank.

Location

N37 54.893', W91 4.564' at the Lost Creek crossing on the Ozark Trail at approximately 1,000 feet south of the Highway 8 Trailhead.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/07/2025
2
Decision
07/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Lost Creek Crossing, Ozark TrailDecision Signed Date: 07/16/2025
ForestsMark Twain National Forest
DistrictsPotosi / Fredericktown Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management