Decision Memo Completed

Powderhorn Resort - Bike Trails, Phase 1

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Mesa, Colorado Grand Mesa Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forest All Units

Proposal is to construct approximately 9 miles of mountain bike trails within the Powderhorn Mountain resort permit area. These trails are identified as "Phase 1 Trails" within the 2016 Master Development Plan Amendment.

Location

Project is located on the North side of the Grand Mesa national forest, west of Hwy 65 within the Powderhorn Mountain Resort permit area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/01/2017
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2017 (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; Travel Management
Powderhorn Resort - Bike Trails, Phase 1Decision Signed Date: 06/19/2017
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGrand Valley Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionProject is located on the Grand Mesa National Forest, T11S, R96W, Sections 29, 30, 31 and 32.
Special use managementRecreation management