Decision Memo Completed

Black Cloud Trailhead

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

The Forest Service proposes to delineate a parking area (PA) for the Black Cloud TH, which provides access to Mt Elbert by repairing the existing PA, installing buck/rail fence to mitigate off-route travel, and installing an informational kiosk.

Location

Approximately 4 miles west of the village of Twin Lakes on US Highway 82

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/10/2022
2
Decision
09/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (5), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(5)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management
Decision Decided Date09/27/2023
ForestsPike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
DistrictsLeadville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management