Big Spring Shelter on the Appalachian Trail
The proposed action is to move the Big Spring Shelter from the existing location to an area with 15% grade with designated campsites. Trail relocations will occur both above and below the new shelter location.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
Macon & Swain Counties
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 10/01/2009 |
| Decision | 07/2011 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 08/2011 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Nantahala Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Trail Management
Project Decision Information
Long Branch Shelter
Decision Signed Date: 07/27/2011
Forests:
National Forests In North Carolina
Districts:
Nantahala Ranger District
States:
North Carolina
Counties:
Macon; Swain
Legal Land Description:
Appalachian Trail
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Alice Cohen
90 Sloan Road
Franklin, NC 28734
828-257-4258
acohen@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 9/28/2011