Decision Memo Completed

Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Reroute near Monument Park

Gila National Forest Sierra, New Mexico Black Range Ranger District

Currently, about 2 miles of the CDNST and Forest Service Road (FSR) 226 share the same travel route in the Monument Park area. The purpose of this project is to separate motorized and non-motorized uses by constructing approx. 1-2 miles of new trail.

Location

Project is located in Monument Park approximately 12 miles west of Winston

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/13/2020
2
Decision
05/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (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
Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Reroute near Monument ParkDecision Signed Date: 05/05/2020
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsBlack Range Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT11S R102 SEC 13
Recreation management