Whetstone Ridge Trail #8020 Relocation
We propose to construct 4.7 miles of new trail and obliterate 1.4 miles of the old trail tread, in order to reroute the Whetstone Ridge Trail to resolve safety, erosion and public access concerns posed at the existing location.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Upper Rock Creek Landscape, Sapphire Mountains Wilderness Study Area and Ross Fork MAs in the Sapphire Inventoried Roadless Area.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/17/2015 |
| Decision | 11/2016 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Pintler Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Trail Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Whetstone Ridge Trail #8020 Relocation
Decision Signed Date: 11/03/2016
Forests:
Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest
Districts:
Pintler Ranger District
States:
Montana
Counties:
Granite
Legal Land Description:
T4N, R16 W, Sections 4,9,29 and T4N, R17 W, Section 36
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David Rouse
88 Business Loop
Philipsburg, MT 59858
406-859-3211
dmrouse@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 11/14/2016