Realignment of snowmobile bypass along Forest Road 578 (Hermosa Park Road)to improve snow retention and riding conditions. This bypass separates motorized use from skier use. The new alignment would follow an existing old road bed.
Location
Along Forest Road 578 )Hermosa Park Road) approximately 1.5 miles up from the ski area parking lot.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
07/25/2016
2
Decision
09/2016 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2016 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Use Authorizations |
| Purgatory Ski Area Snowmobile Bypass Reroute | Decision Signed Date: 09/06/2016 |
| Forests | San Juan National Forest |
| Districts | Columbine Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T39N R9W sections 23, 24 |