Decision Memo Completed

Sturgis Non-motorized Trail Network

Black Hills National Forest Meade, South Dakota Northern Hills Ranger District

15 miles of non-motorized trail would be constructed and maintained by the City of Sturgis on NFS land under a special use permit with the Forest Service. The trail would connect to the Centennial trail and existing trails near the Sturgis Reservoirs

Location

South of Sturgis, in the area encompassing Deadman Mountain, Vanocker Canyon, Veteran's Peak and the Sturgis Reservoirs.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/04/2018
2
Decision
11/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Trail Management
Sturgis Non-motorized Trail NetworkDecision Signed Date: 11/08/2018
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsNorthern Hills Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management