Environmental Assessment Completed

Hunter Creek-Smuggler Mountain Cooperative Plan

White River National Forest Pitkin, Colorado West Zone/Aspen Ranger District

ACES, City of Aspen, & Pitkin Co. want to implement projects in the study area east of Aspen. Projects include improvements to the rec trail network, forest health & habitat quality, road network, & outdoor ed. The study area is about 4,681 acres.

Location

Area encompassing Smuggler Mtn. and Hunter Creek Valley immediately east of the city of Aspen

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/25/2013
2
Comment Period
04/11/2013
3
Objection Period Start
09/05/2013
4
Decision
04/2014 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.
Hunter Creek - Smuggler Mountain Cooperative PlanDecision Signed Date: 04/01/2014
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementWildlife, fish, rare plantsVegetation management (other than forest products)