Decision Memo Completed

Wolfe Easement Realignment

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

The Norwood District is proposing to reroute FS Road W145 (~850ft) to improve road access. The road is open for public use and provides access to private land. A 300-ft segment of the Galloping Goose Trail will be rerouted over the new road segment.

Location

FSR W145 is located approximately 15 miles south of Telluride, CO.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/13/2017
2
Comment Period
09/13/2017
3
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(6); 32.12 (8), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(8)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityLand Use Adjustments; Trail Management; Road Improvements/Construction
Wolfe Easement RealignmentDecision Signed Date: 07/11/2018
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsNorwood Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT41N R9W Sec 5, W 1/2, NE 1/4, San Miguel County
Recreation managementRoad managementLand ownership management