Decision Memo On Hold

Olson Tower Loop Trail Project

Monongahela National Forest Tucker, West Virginia Cheat Ranger District

Includes a 1/2 mile of trail construction/reconstruction at Olson tower. Also includes parking improvements and creation of a 0.3 acre overlook near the tower.

Location

The Historic Olson Fire Tower, on FR 717, near WV-48 between Parsons and Thomas WV.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/03/2024
2
Decision
09/2026 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
09/2026 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Heritage Resource Management; Trail Management; Scenery Management
ForestsMonongahela National Forest
DistrictsCheat Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementHeritage resource management