Decision Memo Completed

Patterson Lakes illegal ATV trail decommissioning

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

Decommission approx. 1.1 mile of an illegal ATV route that has been actively used by adjacent landowners to access Hell's Hole for big-Game hunting. Attempts to close the route in 2014 with a hand crew and brushing of the route was defeated in 2016

Location

On the Grand Mesa NF, in the Leroux Creek area west of FR 128, on the southern boundary adjacent to Patterson Reservoir. The route is approx. 1.1 miles proceeding west to the top of the ridge.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/15/2017
2
Decision
06/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Patterson Lakes illegal ATV trail decommissioningDecision Signed Date: 06/28/2017
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGrand Valley Ranger District
Legal Land Description38* 57' 31.77" N / 107* 45" 30.24" W
Recreation management