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 Exclusion | 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Trail Management |
| Patterson Lakes illegal ATV trail decommissioning | Decision Signed Date: 06/28/2017 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Grand Valley Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | 38* 57' 31.77" N / 107* 45" 30.24" W |