Decision Memo Completed

Bear Creek Trail Connection

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

Construction of a new trail segment on NFS lands in Bear Creek drainage(300 feet in length)in order to facilitate completion of a 6-mile trail loop on neighboring non-NFS lands.

Location

Bear Creek drainage in Telluride area of Norwood Ranger District (see map)

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/16/2016
2
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2016 (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
Bear Creek Trail ConnectionDecision Signed Date: 09/23/2016
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsNorwood Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management