North Country Trail Highway 6 Reroute
The trail reroute section is 10 miles. Decommission old NCT segments. Constructing two parking areas and two dispersed campsites, which will include fire grates, wilderness latrines, and tent pads.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The approximate location starts where the current NCT intersects State Highway 6, follows along State Highway 6, and ends at the forest boundary just north of Willow Lake
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/20/2024 |
| Decision | 06/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2025 (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:
Chippewa National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
North Country Trail Highway 6 Reroute
Decision Signed Date: 06/02/2025
Forests:
Chippewa National Forest
Districts:
Deer River Ranger District
States:
Minnesota
Counties:
Cass
Legal Land Description:
West termini T 142N, R 25W, section 21. East termini T 143N, R 25W, section 25
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Scott Shipley
200 Ash Avenue NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
218-475-5109
scott.shipley@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/3/2025