West Bend Trails Project
Trail modifications, such as reroutes, new trails, decommissioning to create a more sustainable trail network while minimizing resource impacts.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
West of Bend. Includes areas parallel to FS Road 4601, from forest boundary to Tumalo Lake, and from Cascade Lakes Hwy to Vista Butte.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 02/29/2024 |
| Comment Period | 03/14/2024 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/25/2024 |
| Decision | 01/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Trail Management; Travel Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
West Bend Trails Project
Decision Signed Date: 01/08/2025
Forests:
Deschutes National Forest
Districts:
Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District
States:
Oregon
Counties:
Deschutes
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Emilie Bedard
63095 Deschutes Market Rd
Bend, OR 97701
541-383-4769
Emilie.Bedard@usda.gov
Last Updated: 1/8/2025