Deschutes River Trail Restoration

This project would restore sections of the Deschutes River Trail between Benham and the forest boundary, removing user created trails and trail braiding. Proposed actions would return adjacent areas to the natural character and restore riparian zones

Project Information

Expected Analysis Type
Decision Memo

Categorical Exclusion
Activities that restore, rehabilitate, or stabilize lands occupied by roads and trails, including unauthorized roads and trails and National Forest System roads and National Forest System trails, to a more natural condition that may include removing, replacing, or modifying drainage structures and ditches, reestablishing vegetation, reshaping natural contours and slopes, reestablishing drainage-ways, or other activities that would restore site productivity and reduce environmental impacts.

Special Authority
Not applicable / Other

Lead Management Unit
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District

Notice and Comment Regulation
Not Subject to Regulations

Project Purpose
Wildlife, Fish, Rare plants; Recreation management

Project Activity
Dispersed recreation mgmt.; Trail management

Project Status

Current Status
Analysis Completed

Project Decision Information

Deschutes River Trail Restoration

Decision Signed Date
2018-05-09

Last Updated: 05/10/2018