Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Comprehensive Plan
The Comprehensive Plan identifies administrative and management goals, objectives, and practices for lands through which the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail passes. The 1,200 mile trail, designated by Congress in 2009, is administered across its length by the Forest Service while crossing a mix of federal, state, tribal, and private lands. The trail traverses Montana, Idaho, and Washington, crossing through the Flathead, Kootenai, Idaho Panhandle, Colville, Okanogan-Wenatchee, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie, and Olympic national forests; Glacier, North Cascades, and Olympic national parks; and Bureau of Land Management units.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The trail begins at the Continental Divide in Glacier National Park and travels 1,200 miles through 7 National Forests, 3 National Parks, BLM, state, tribal, municipal and private lands in MT, ID, WA.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 11/01/2017 |
| Comment Period | 03/16/2023 |
| Objection Period Start | 07/13/2023 |
| Decision | 11/2023 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 01/2024 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
R6 - Pacific Northwest Region All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Special Area Management
Project Activity:
Plan Creation/Revision; Trail Management; Special Area Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Comprehensive Plan Decision Notice
Decision Signed Date: 11/13/2023
Forests:
Idaho Panhandle National Forest; Flathead National Forest; Kootenai National Forest; Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest; Olympic National Forest; Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest; Colville National Forest
Districts:
Bonners Ferry Ranger District; Priest Lake Ranger District; Glacier View Ranger District; Rexford Ranger District; Fortine Ranger District; Three Rivers Ranger District; Mt Baker Ranger District; Olympic National Forest All Units; Methow Valley Ranger District; Republic Ranger District; Sullivan Lake Ranger District; Tonasket Ranger District; Three Rivers Ranger District
States:
Idaho; Montana; Washington
Counties:
Bonner; Boundary; Flathead; Glacier; Lincoln; Clallam; Ferry; Island; Jefferson; Okanogan; Pend Oreille; Skagit; Stevens; Whatcom
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Last Updated: 12/12/2023