Decision Memo Completed

Matterhorn and Trout Lake Nordic Parking Projects

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests San Miguel, Colorado Norwood Ranger District

Proposal to construct a new 30-space Nordic parking area at the Matterhorn-Priest Lake Ski Trailhead and to expand parking at the Trout Lake Ski Trailhead

Location

1.Matterhorn-Priest Lake Nordic Parking Project Area is located 15 miles S of Telluride, CO at the US FS Matterhorn Wrk Cntr. 2.Trout Lake Nordic Parking Expansion Project is 18 miles S of Telluride

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/14/2014
2
Decision
01/2015 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
Matterhorn and Trout Lake Nordic Parking ProjectsDecision Signed Date: 01/30/2015 Legal Notice Date: 01/30/2015
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsNorwood Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management