The State of South Dakota has applied for a permit to construct, operate and maintain a 14-mile non-motorized trail across the Forest connecting the Mickelson Trail to Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. The decision would amend Forest Plan direction.
Location
The trail would connect the existing Mickelson Trail, running east from US Hwy 385 to the Mt. Rushmore Memorial.
Project timeline
1
NOI in Federal Register
06/07/2016
2
DEIS NOA in Federal Register
06/2022 (Estimated)
3
FEIS NOA in Federal Register
11/2022 (Estimated)
4
Objection Period Start
01/2023 (Estimated)
5
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
6
Implementation
03/2023 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Developed Site Management; Special Use Authorizations |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Black Hills National Forest All Units |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |