Two separate trails in the Little Spearfish Watershed are in need of rehabilitation, maintenance, and alterations. Little Spearfish Trail has a section of flooding that is proposed to be rerouted. The 76 Trail requires updated water bars and signs.
Location
Little Spearfish Trail is located 3 miles southwest of Savoy, SD just east of Timon Campground. The 76 Trail is located just across from Spearfish Canyon Lodge in Savoy.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/26/2024
2
Decision
03/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Trail Management |
| Little Spearfish Trail Restoration | Decision Signed Date: 03/17/2025 |
| Forests | Black Hills National Forest |
| Districts | Northern Hills Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T4N, R1E, Section 2,3; T5N R1E Section 36 |