Current trail follows a non system route created by full size vehicles. A reroute of about 1/2 mile of the ORV trail to a location on a sustainable grade will continue to provide wheeled motorized access while enhancing resource protection.
Location
ORV trail reroute is located at the end of Forest Road 24 just west of the Battle Park Trailhead about 15 miles north of US 16
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
01/15/2010
2
Comment Period
01/15/2010
3
Decision
08/2010 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
08/2010 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Trail Management; Scenery Management; Travel Management |
| Buck Creek Trail #360 Reroute | Decision Signed Date: 08/02/2010 |
| Forests | Bighorn National Forest |
| Districts | Powder River Ranger District; Paintrock Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T50N, R87W, Sec. 15 |