USDA Forest Service, Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, 21905 64th Avenue W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

Y -- HIGH DIVIDE TRAIL CONSTRUCTION/RELOCATION, MT. BAKER RANGER DISTRICT SOL SOL R6-5-96-26-M POC Contact Point, Janet Hada, 206/744-3338 This project consists of construction/relocation of a ''most difficult'' hiker-only trail into Yellow Aster Butte and Tomyhoi Peak within the Mt. Baker Wilderness, Whatcom County. Construction involves clearing of sub-alpine vegetation from a 36'' right-of-way, construction of a 20'' wide mineral soil tread involving grubbing of soil, organic debris, small rock and roots with hand tools and where necessary, blasting of larger roots, stumps, boulders and bedrock. Chainsaws are not permitted but a waiver for use of a motorized rock drill will be granted within the Mt. Baker Wilderness. Government estimated price range is between $25,000.00 and $100,000.00. Estimated issue date of solicitation is on or about July 23, 1996. (0184)

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