South Pond Hut Special Use Permit and Project-Specific Forest Plan Amendment
Conduct a project-specific Forest Plan amendment to waive Diverse Backcountry MA Recreation Standard S-1 within the proposed permit area. Issuance of a special use permit to construct, operate, and maintain a hut to provide year-round public use.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
North of South Pond in Chittenden, VT. Located at the terminus of Hadley Lane off Route 100 in Killington.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 08/06/2025 |
| Decision | 10/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3); 32.2 (16), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(16)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Land Management Planning; Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations; Plan Amendment
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Green Mountain And Finger Lakes National Forests
Districts:
Middlebury Ranger District
States:
Vermont
Counties:
Rutland
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Christopher Mattrick
231 North Main Street
Rutland, VT 05701
802-767-4261 ext. 5513
christopher.mattrick@usda.gov
Last Updated: 9/25/2025