Decision Memo Completed

Little Spearfish Trail Restoration

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

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 Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Little Spearfish Trail RestorationDecision Signed Date: 03/17/2025
ForestsBlack Hills National Forest
DistrictsNorthern Hills Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT4N, R1E, Section 2,3; T5N R1E Section 36
Recreation management