Decision Memo Completed

Willie Steele Trail Re-Route

Gila National Forest Catron, New Mexico Quemado Ranger District

Close trail segments of the Willie Steele that access private land and construct approx. 0.5 mile of trail around private land providing access entirely on forest lands. Escondido Trail re-route has been removed & will be revisited at a later date.

Location

Willie Steele is located approx. 30 miles southwest of Quemado, NM

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/13/2020
2
Decision
12/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2021 (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
Willie Steele Trail #9 Re-Route and Trailhead ConstructionDecision Signed Date: 12/02/2020
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsQuemado Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3S R18W SEC 8
Recreation management