Approximately 1.9 miles of new trail would be reconstructed in the Eagles Nest Wilderness area. The former trail alignment, which is 1.2 miles in length, would be decommissioned and restored to its natural condition.
Location
This project is located within the Eagles Nest Wilderness Area on the Dillon Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/12/2021
2
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2022 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Trail Management |
| Surprise Trail Reconstruction Project | Decision Signed Date: 04/22/2022 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | East Zone/Dillon Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |