Tracy Ridge Shared Use Trails and Plan Amendment Project
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1 Tracy Ridge Shared Use Trails and Plan Amendment Project Scoping Document Forest Service Allegheny National Forest Bradford Ranger District McKean, County, Pennsylvania
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3 Tracy Ridge Shared Use Trails and Forest Plan Amendment Project Who is proposing the project? U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Allegheny National Forest, Bradford Ranger District is initiating an environmental analysis to analyze the effects related to mountain bike use on existing trails within the Tracy Ridge Recreation Area. What are we proposing to do? We are proposing to allow shared use on approximately 12.5 miles of trail in the Tracy Ridge Recreation Area. This proposal only changes the permitted use of existing trails no ground disturbance activities are authorized in this planning effort. We are also proposing to amend the Forest Plan by removing the bike prohibition on the Tracy Ridge Trail (Forest Plan, p. 31). This is a site specific amendment that does not affect other areas of the Forest. Where is the project located? The Tracy Ridge Recreation Area is located in Corydon Township, McKean County and Mead Township, Warren County on Highway 321, 15 miles west of Bradford, PA. When would the project be implemented? A decision on the proposal or an alternate proposal is expected in fall Why are we proposing this project? Over the last 20 years, mountain biking has become an increasingly popular and accepted use of 1 public lands. Currently, the Forest offers over 150 miles of hiking only trails. By contrast, mountain biking has very limited trail options available on the Forest. On the Bradford Ranger District, mountain biking is limited to ATV trails (Rocky Gap and Willow Creek), the Morrison Trail, portions of the Tanbark Trail and the cross country ski trails at the Hearts Content Recreation Area. These existing trail options provide very limited high quality opportunities for the beginner/intermediate rider. The Morrison Trail, for example, is quite rugged and utilized by advanced mountain bikers. The cross country ski trails at Hearts Content, while beginner friendly, were not built for bikes and can be quite wet at various times of the year. Non motorized bike use of ATV trails during the ATV season is permitted but is not considered a desirable non motorized bike experience. 1 This includes the North Country Trail and trails in the Minister Creek area, Hickory Creek Wilderness, Tionesta Scenic Area, Chestnut Ridge Wilderness Study Area and Tracy Ridge.
4 The Jakes Rocks Trail System, currently under construction, will provide additional mountain 2 biking opportunities on the District. Utilizing the trails at Tracy Ridge as shared use, however, provide a very different experience than trails at Jakes Rocks. Jakes Rocks is primarily a machine built trail system. Utilizing machines to build trails generally provide users a 3 consistent, smooth tread with a feeling of flow. The Tracy Ridge trails, by contrast, are traditional hand built trails that generally have a rooty/rocky uneven tread. Because of the fairly level slope of the area, these trails provide a unique opportunity to offer beginner/intermediate riders an experience that is different than what Jakes Rocks will offer. The trail system is also adjacent to the Tracy Ridge Campground and would provide additional incentive to utilize the campground. Offering mountain biking opportunities at Tracy Ridge would complement the work underway at Jakes Rocks and would start to position the Allegheny National Forest as a mountain biking destination. In addition, the Forest Service is unable to adequately maintain the Tracy Ridge trails. Opening up some trails at Tracy Ridge to shared use would provide a new source of users and trail stewards that can assist with trail maintenance. As described in more detail below, the Tracy Ridge trails are currently underutilized and rarely maintained. The 2007 Forest Plan contains a number of goals that support the shared use trail proposal at Tracy Ridge. One goal of the Plan is to provide a diverse range of high quality, sustainable recreation opportunities consistent with public demand and resource capability emphasizing locally popular recreation sites and special features. Furthermore, the Plan calls for mapped, marked, and maintained trail system[s] to minimize user conflicts, impacts to natural resources, respond to changing social needs Last, the Plan calls for trail systems that support a wide variety of recreation opportunities and settings (Forest Plan, p.13). This proposal considers changing social needs and demands and would diversify the current recreational offerings available on the Forest. Background The Tracy Ridge Trail System is within the Allegheny National Recreation Area. This area was established by Congress in The enabling legislation (available here: pdf) does not contain a prohibition on bikes. The trail system has nearly 34 miles of trails including the North Country Trail which generally runs north to south along the reservoir. In the mid 1990s, the trail system was expanded in two phases. In May 1994, a decision was signed to rehabilitate the existing 16.5 miles of trail and 4 prohibit mountain bike use on Tracy Ridge trails. 2 In addition to bikes, this trail system will also be open to hikers and trail runners. 3 Flow trails are also typically enhanced with machine built or natural features that optimize the trail for bike use. 4 Prior to the expansion in the mid 1990s, it appears as though there were three main trail segments in the Tracy Ridge area: the Tracy Ridge Trail (4 miles), the Johnnycake Trail (2.3 miles) and the North Country Trail from Highway 346 to Nelse Run (10.2 miles).
5 In fall of 1994, a Forest Order was signed that prohibited bike use on the trail system. The 2007 Allegheny Forest Plan carried this Forest Order forward and continued the bike prohibition at Tracy Ridge (LRMP p. 31): Bicycle use is unsuitable on Black Cherry and Tracy Ridge National Recreation Trails. In September 1995, a second decision was signed for the trail system. This decision authorized the construction of 13.6 miles of new trails. This trail mileage included an interpretative trail near the campground. The 1995 decision also authorized the creation of vista areas that would provide recreationists a view of the reservoir. In 2007, the Allegheny National Forest Land and Resource Management Plan (Forest Plan) was revised. In the Forest Plan, Tracy Ridge is in Management Area (MA) 8.2, National Recreation Area. The MA does not, by definition, prohibit bike use. (A portion of the Tanbark Trail, for example, is in a NRA and allows bikes.) In the most recent forest planning effort, the area was considered for a wilderness study area designation but the decision was to keep MA 8.2 in place at Tracy Ridge. The rationale provided in the 2007 decision explained that the Tracy Ridge area was adequately protected as a National Recreation Area and that wilderness designation would limit future recreational opportunities (and other management options). It appears that in the 1990s, this area was seen as a magnet for day hiking and backpacking. While the area does host day hiking and backpacking use, the use levels do not seem to support nearly 34 miles of hiking only trails. Today, this trail system is underutilized and minimally maintained. In summer 2015, there were dozens of trees down across the system and, in some places, the trail tread is starting to disappear. The two main legs of the system the Tracy Ridge Trail and the Johnnycake Trail experience use but the connectors (trails built in the mid 1990s) are seldom used by the hiking public. Likewise, use of the campground is quite low occupancy of the 100+ site campground is rarely above 10%. In light of recent recreation trends, the increased popularity of mountain biking and the limited biking opportunities on the Forest, it is prudent to re visit the decision that was made in the 1990s. Overview of Trail Proposal The Tracy Ridge Trail System is located in the Tracy Ridge Recreation Area, an area that includes 34 miles of hiking only trails, including the North Country Trail (approximately 10 miles of trail). The recreation area is set on a plateau with second growth timber dominated by oak hickory and northern hardwoods. East of the trail system is the 120 site Tracy Ridge Campground. To the west is the Allegheny Reservoir. The portions of the trail system built before the 1990s (Johnnycake and Tracy Run sections see photos 1 and 2) have well established trail treads, are relatively flat and have excellent sight lines. The newer loops built in the 1990s, appear to be lightly used and have more significant maintenance needs (see photos 3 and 4). The shared use proposal would open approximately 12.5 miles of trail to shared use. Within the system, more than 20 miles of trail would remain hiker only. As shown in Figure 1, there would be three locations that serve as the limits of the shared use trail network. These locations were selected to minimize user conflicts and to provide a buffer between the shared use portion of the
6 trail system and the North Country Trail. The locations would be well signed and monitored for compliance. In addition, signage throughout the system would be freshened up and updated to reflect the change in allowable uses. Photo 1. Section of trail between markers 1 and 2. Photo 2. Section of trail between markers 2 and 15.
7 Photo 3. Section of trail between markers 16 and 13. This section of trail was built in the 1990s and shows minimal use. Photo 4. Section of trail between trail markers 16 and 13.
8 Preliminary Issues Based on public comments, an Environmental Assessment will be prepared for this project. Preliminary issues that may be examined include erosion, user conflicts and impacts to the North Country Trail. Forest Plan Amendment As stated earlier in this document, a site specific forest plan amendment would be needed to implement a portion of this proposal. Specifically, the language on page 31 of the Forest Plan that states that bicycle use on Tracy Ridge National Recreation Trail is unsuitable would be deleted. Responsible Official The Forest Supervisor for the Allegheny National Forest is the responsible official for this project.
9 Figure 1. Map of Shared Use Trail Proposal
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