Decision Memo Completed

West Elk Trails Incorporated Permit Renewal

White River National Forest Garfield, Colorado West Zone/Rifle Ranger District

West Elk Trails Incorporated (WETI) maintains a network of approximately 12 miles of cross-country ski and snowshoe trails in the vicinity of CR-245. WETI has requested renewal of the use and occupancy authorized by its current special use permit.

Location

Groomed trail network is located immediately east of the West Elk Trailhead off of County Road 245 (Buford-New Castle Road).

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/08/2018
2
Decision
03/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (10)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Trail Management
West Elk Trails Incorporated Permit RenewalDecision Signed Date: 03/19/2018 (FS Withdrawn)
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsWest Zone/Rifle Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionLEGAL- SW1/4SE1/4 Sec. 31, T. 3S, R. 91W., NW1/4SW1/4 Sec. 5, T. 4S., R. 91W., Sec 6, T. 4S, R. 91W, NW1/4NE1/4 Sec. 7, T. 4S, R. 91W, NW1/4 Sec. 8, T. 4S, R. 91W
Special use management