Environmental Assessment Cancelled

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Addition

Rio Grande National Forest Saguache, Colorado Saguache Ranger District

Relocate approximately 32 miles of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail off of Forest Service roads. Proposed trail location is at or near the actual divide. Up to 3 trail heads will be constructed along the new section of trail.

Location

From Lujan Pass on the east to the LaGarita Wilderness on the west, Rio Grande and GMUG National Forests.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/16/2010
2
Comment Period
09/2015 (Estimated)
3
Decision
11/2015 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2015 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivityTrail Management
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and The Colorado Trail RerouteDecision Signed Date: 05/31/2013 (FS Withdrawn) Legal Notice Date: 06/18/2013
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests; Rio Grande National Forest
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District; Saguache Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementFacility management