Decision Memo Completed

Grouse Lake Trail Bridge and Trail Realignment

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

Grouse Lake Trail (#2127), open to stock, hikers and bicycles has several water crossings. The Forest Service is proposing to construct 2 new trail bridges over the 1st and 4th stream crossing and realign 300 ft. of trail.

Location

Grouse Lake Trail begins at the Grouse Creek Trailhead, located on US Highway 24, approximately one-half mile north of the Town of Minturn.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/06/2023
2
Decision
11/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2024 (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
Grouse Lake Trail Bridge and Trail RealignmentDecision Signed Date: 11/28/2023
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Holy Cross Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management