Decision Memo Completed

Gila Monster Gran Fondo Road Bike Recreation Event

Gila National Forest Grant, New Mexico Gila National Forest All Units

Issue 5 year term recreation event permit for Gila Monster Gran Fondo to use 3 rest stops along Hwy 15 - Wildhorse Mesa, Copperas Vista, and Gila Cliff Dwelling parking lot located on Silver City and Wilderness Ranger Districts.

Location

3 rest stops along Hwy 15: Silver City RD at Wild Horse Mesa; Wilderness RD at Copperas Vista/Senator P. Anderson Overlook and Gila Cliff Dwelling parking lot

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/14/2018
2
Decision
03/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2020 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (15)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Outfitter and Guide Permits ReissuanceDecision Signed Date: 03/02/2020
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsWilderness Ranger District; Silver City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT15S R13W SEC 7; T14S R13W SEC.4; T12S R14W SEC 27
Special use managementRecreation management