Mineral Creek Road Decommissioning
This project would decommission approx. 1 mile of FS-4600 (Mineral Creek Road), which would no longer be needed after the Upper Kachess River Restoration project constructs a new trailhead for the Mineral Creek Trail.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Location Summary:
The project is located at the terminus of FS-4600, adjacent to the Upper Kachess River.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 07/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 08/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Cle Elum Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Wildlife, Fish, Rare Plants
Project Activity:
Road Decommissioning; Species Habitat Improvements
Forests:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Districts:
Cle Elum Ranger District
States:
Washington
Counties:
Kittitas
Legal Land Description:
T. 22N., R. 13 E., Sections 5 and 8
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Christopher Trinies
803 W. 2nd Street
Cle Elum, WA 98922
509-852-1100
christopher.trinies@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/30/2025