Decision Memo Completed

Uncompahgre Nordic Association's Uncompahgre Nordic Trails

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Montrose, Colorado Ouray Ranger District

Proposing to designate and maintain an 8.42 mile system of groomed, cross-country ski trails on National Forest System Lands and plow a designated parking area on the Uncompahgre Plateau, near the junction of Dave Wood and Divide Roads.

Location

Uncompahgre Plateau, near the junction of Dave Wood and Divide Roads, approximately 36 air miles SSW from Montrose

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/01/2022
2
Decision
12/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2022 (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
Uncompahgre Nordic TrailsDecision Signed Date: 12/19/2022
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsOuray Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management