Decision Memo Completed

South Park Ranger District Trail Reroutes 2020/21

Pike-San Isabel National Forests & Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands Park, Colorado South Park Ranger District

This project includes trail reroutes in 3 project areas (Gold Dust, Rich Creek and Beaver Creek areas) to increase sustainability, reduce erosion and improve connectivity for the public. Trails to be rerouted include NFST 614, 616, 687 and 747.

Location

All three project areas are in Park County. The Gold Dust Trail is off Boreas Pass. The Rich Creek Trail is off of Weston Pass. The Beaver Creek Trail is just north of the Town of Fairplay.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/15/2021
2
Decision
03/2021 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2021 (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 ActivityTrail Management
South Park Ranger District Trail Reroutes 2020/21Decision Signed Date: 03/09/2021
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsSouth Park Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management