Decision Memo Completed

Mt. Elbert Trail Project

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Lake, Colorado Leadville Ranger District

Establish sustainable trails along the three primary access routes to the summit of Mt. Elbert through realignment and/or reconstruction. Restoration of multiple user-created paths. Trail maintenance will occur over the life of the trail.

Location

San Isabel National Forest, Leadville Ranger District. Project located on Mt. Elbert in Lake County, CO. Three Forest Trails: #1480 Black Cloud, #1481 South Mt Elbert, #1484 North Mt Elbert.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/15/2015
2
Decision
03/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2017 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Mount Elbert Trails Construction/Reconstruction/RestorationDecision Signed Date: 03/08/2016
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management