Decision Memo Completed

Sapphire Point Overlook

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

Sapphire Point is a heavily used recreation area and trail. The project would enhance accessibility to the two overlooks and along the trail, propose human use rules, design the parking resource, and construct a second vault toilet.

Location

The project is located north of the Swan Mountain Road adjacent to the communities of Dillon and Frisco.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/20/2023
2
Decision
05/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2027 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityFacility Improvements/Construction; Trail Management
Sapphire Point OverlookDecision Signed Date: 05/02/2024
ForestsWhite River National Forest
DistrictsEast Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe project is located north of the Swan Mountain Road adjacent to the communities of Dillon and Frisco.
Recreation management