ROSS LAKE
National Park Service
U.S. Department of the Interior

Ross Lake National Recreation Area
Washington
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Enhance Recreational Opportunities
in Ross Lake National Recreation Area

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OVERVIEW

CHAPTER I. INTRODUCTION

Purpose of and Need for Action
Decision to be Made
Background
Relevant Laws and Policies

CHAPTER II. MANAGEMENT ALTERNATIVES

Alternative A. Construct the Desolation-Hozomeen Trail (No Action)
Alternative B. Construct a Trail to the Happy Creek Falls Mill Site
Alternative C. Reroute the Panther Creek Trailhead
Alternative D. Construct a Loop Trail around Roland Point
Alternative E. Hozomeen Lakeshore Trail and Campground Road Realignment
Alternative F. Construct the Newhalem Creek Trail and Boardwalk
Alternative G. Improve the Desolation Peak Boat-In Trailhead (Environmentally Preferred Alternative)
Alternatives Considered But Rejected

CHAPTER III. AFFECTED ENVIRONMENT

Introduction
Alternative A. Construct the Desolation-Hozomeen Trail (No Action)
Alternative B. Construct the Happy Creek Falls Millsite Trail
Alternative C. Reroute the Panther Creek Trailhead
Alternative D. Construct a Loop Trail Around Roland Point
Alternative E. Hozomeen Lakeshore Trail and Campground Road Realignment
Alternative F. Construct Newhalem Creek Trail and Boardwalk
Alternative G. Improve the Desolation Peak Boat-In Trailhead (Environmentally Preferred Alternative)

CHAPTER IV. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSEQUENCES

Summary of Impacts
Impact Analysis Methods
Impairment
Impact Topics Dismissed from Further Analysis
Alternative A. Construct the Desolation-Hozomeen Trail (No Action)
Alternative B. Construct the Happy Creek Falls Millsite Trail
Alternative C. Reroute the Panther Creek Trailhead
Alternative D. Construct a Loop Trail Around Roland Point
Alternative E. Hozomeen Lakeshore Trail and Campground Road Realignment
Alternative F. Construct Newhalem Creek Trail and Boardwalk
Alternative G. Improve the Desolation Peak Boat-in Trailhead (Environmentally Preferred Alternative)

CHAPTER V. CONSULTATION AND COORDINATION

History of Public Involvement
List of Preparers and Contributors

REFERENCES

APPENDIX A. Threatened and Endangered Fish and Wildlife in North Cascades

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03-May-2004