Decision Memo Completed

Pats Lake Trail Extension

Tongass National Forest Wrangell-Petersburg, Alaska Wrangell Ranger District

Construct 1/2 mile of trail to connect existing Pats Creek Trail to National Forest System road 6259. Construction includes aggregate, concrete steps and elevated boardwalk. Up to three spur trails proposed leading to wildlife viewing platforms.

Location

Near Pats Lake on Wrangell Island on National Forest System road 6259. Approximately 10 miles south of the town of Wrangell.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/21/2025
2
Decision
11/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2025 (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 ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Trail Management
Pats Lake Trail ExtensionDecision Signed Date: 11/25/2025
ForestsTongass National Forest
DistrictsWrangell Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 64S; Range 84E; Section 5
Recreation management