Decision Memo Completed

Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon 5-year Recreation Event Special Use Permit Re-issue

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands El Paso, Colorado Pikes Peak Ranger District

Re-issue a 5-year recreation event permit for the annual Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon on Barr Trail, #620. The Ascent and Marathon are held on the 3rd weekend in August with up to 1800 participants in the Ascent and 800 participants in the Marathon

Location

Event is held on Barr Trail on the east slope of Pikes Peak from Manitou Springs to the summit of Pikes Peak. Ascent participants are transported down the Pikes Peak highway.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/26/2018
2
Decision
07/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Pikes Peak Ascent and Marathon 5-Year Recreation Event Permit RenewalDecision Signed Date: 07/20/2018
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsPikes Peak Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 14 South, Range 68 West, Sections 1, 2, 7-10, & 18
Special use management