Decision Memo Completed

Snowmass New/Realigned Mountain Bike Trails

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

This enhances the lift-assisted biking opportunities at Snowmass by improving the sustainability of two existing trails. It also creates a new beginner mountain bike trail and skills development areas within the Elk Camp Pod of the mountain.

Location

This project is located in the Elk Camp pod of the Snowmass Ski Area with new or modified trails from the top of the elk camp quad to the Gondola base area.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/18/2013
2
Decision
05/2014 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2014 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Snowmass Ski Area New/Realigned Mountain Bike TrailsDecision Signed Date: 05/28/2014
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Aspen Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation managementSpecial use management