Improvements to parking sites along the eastern boundary of the Dolly Sods Scenic Area. Includes expansion, hardening, signage, new trail adoptions to the yellow birch tree/ North Fork overlooks, and decommissioning of the Forest Road 19 picnic area.
Location
The proposal takes place within the Dolly Sods Scenic area, which follows the eastern boundary of the Dolly Sods Wilderness. Specifically along forest roads 19 and 75.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
02/19/2025
2
Decision
09/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22); 32.2 (23), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(23) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Trail Management; Road Maintenance |
| Parking Improvements for Forest Roads 19 and 75 | Decision Signed Date: 09/12/2025 |
| Forests | Monongahela National Forest |
| Districts | Cheat Ranger District; Potomac Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |