Z -- Pedro Ridge Trail #917 Construction/Reconstruction

This contract involves construction and reconstruction work on approximately 4.9 miles of trail—inclusive of 0.2 miles of relocation and 4.7 miles of rebuilding—along the Pedro Ridge Trail #917 located within the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness on the Powell Ranger District. Key tasks include rebuilding the tread, installing erosion control devices, and repairing hazardous puncheon bridges. Due to the wilderness designation, the use of motorized equipment is prohibited, which emphasizes the need for manual labor and traditional construction methods. The project site is accessed by traveling 78 miles northeast of Kooskia, Idaho, along Highway 12, crossing the Warm Springs packbridge, and following Trail #49 for about 7 miles to reach the starting point at Pedro Ridge Trail #917. The estimated contract value ranges from $25,000 to $100,000. This effort is managed by the USDA Forest Service and falls under the NAICS code 237990, which relates to specialized construction activities, underscoring the specialized nature of trail construction and maintenance in remote wilderness areas.