Decision Memo Completed

Powderhorn Mountain Bike Trails

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Mesa, Colorado Grand Valley Ranger District

Powderhorn Mountain Resort has proposed a 15 mile mountain bike trail system to be constructed within their permit area located on the Grand Mesa National Forest. Construction would occur in 3 phases with phase 1 involving approx. 5 miles of trail.

Location

The project is located on the North side of the Grand Mesa National Forest within the Powderhorn Ski Resort permit boundary.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/08/2013
2
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2014 (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
Upper diversion trail constructionDecision Signed Date: 05/19/2014
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGrand Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT 11S, R96W, Sections 29, 30, 31 & 32.
Recreation managementSpecial use management