Decision Memo Completed

Mill Creek Trail Reroute, Vail Uphill Trail and North Trail Connector Construction Project

White River National Forest Eagle, Colorado East Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District

The Mill Creek Trail Reroute creates a new trail to allow for the full restorative potential for the Mill Creek road project. The Vail Uphill trail creates a new summer uphill trail on Vail Ski Area. North Trail Connector connects the North Trail.

Location

The Mill Creek Trail and Vail Uphill Trail are within Vail Resorts Ski Area Boundary. The North Trail Connector is located on the north side of I-70 near the Town of Vail.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/24/2022
2
Decision
04/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management
Mill Creek Trail RerouteDecision Signed Date: 04/26/2022
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management