Decision Memo Completed

Buffalo/South Willow Connect Trail (31.1c) Reconstruction Project

White River National Forest Summit, Colorado East Zone/Dillon Ranger District

Proposal to decommission and restore .5 miles of unsustainable trail that provides a poor recreation experience. Existing trail will be replaced with a new 1 mile sustainable trail that provides for public safety and positive recreational experience.

Location

The project area is located a 1/2 mile from the Buffalo Cabin Trailhead. Township 5 South, Range 78 West, Southeast corner of the Southeast corner of Section 9.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/21/2023
2
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2024 (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 ActivityTrail Management; Wilderness Management
Buffalo/South Willow Connect Trail (31.1c) Reconstruction ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/10/2023
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 5 South, Range 78 West, Southeast corner of the Southeast corner of Section 9.
Recreation management