Convert 1.5 miles of NFSR 272 to non-motorized trail. Currently .6 miles is Level 1 rd., .9 miles is Level 2 rd. Conversion will reduce impacts to wildlife habitat, water quality, and riparian areas while maintaining non-motorized opportunities.
Location
Approximately 17 miles east of Yampa, CO, along NFSR 272.1.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
11/12/2017
2
Comment Period
11/12/2017
3
Objection Period Start
04/01/2018
4
Decision
05/2018 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2018 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 218 (2013) Non-HFRA |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Trail Management; Travel Management; Watershed Improvements |
| Conversion of National Forest System Road 272.1 to a Non-Motorized Trail | Decision Signed Date: 05/18/2018 |
| Forests | Medicine Bow-Routt National Forest |
| Districts | Yampa Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Sec 12 and 14 T2N R83W |