Decision Memo Completed

Banner Road Trail & Trailhead Project

Mark Twain National Forest Oregon, Missouri Doniphan / Eleven Point Ranger District

The construction of a trailhead and parking area adjacent to Banner Road, (Oregon County Road 430) and a trail connecting to the Blue Ridge Horse Trail, will create a designated western trailhead and terminus for the Blue Ridge Horse Trail.

Location

Banner Road, Oregon County Road 430, near the junction of Forest Road 4155, Forest Road 4155A and Oregon County Road 430. The project area is located on the Northwestern side of County Road (CR) 430 and Southwest of Forest Road 4155.

Project timeline

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

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Trail Management
Banner Road Trail & Trailhead ProjectDecision Signed Date: 06/18/2025
ForestsMark Twain National Forest
DistrictsDoniphan / Eleven Point Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNE 1/4 of the SW 1/4, Section 15, Township 25 North, Range 5 West, 5th Principal Meridian & NW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of Section 15, Township 25 North, Range 5 West, 5th Principal Meridian.
Recreation management