Decision Memo Completed

Wetterhorn Trail (NFST 226) Deferred Maintenance and Relocation

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

Restore a single travelway for the Wetterhorn Trail while providing for visitor safety and resource sustainability. This includes re-establishing the tread, reducing erosion, rehabilitating impacted areas, and relocating a segment due to rockfall.

Location

Wetterhorn Trail (NFST 226) on Ouray Ranger District

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
11/16/2020
2
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2021 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Wilderness Management
Wetterhorn Trail (NFST 226) Deferred Maintenance and RelocationDecision Signed Date: 12/08/2020
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsOuray Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT44-45N, R6W
Recreation management