Decision Memo Cancelled

Aldo Leopold Wilderness Intrusion Barriers and Trailheads Development

Gila National Forest Sierra, New Mexico Black Range Ranger District

Assess and design four trailheads and barriers to prevent motorized intrusions into the Aldo Leopold Wilderness

Location

Approx. 14 miles south/southwest of Winston, NM for Circle Seven, Rattlesnake, and Lake trailheads and approx. 13 miles west/southwest of Winston, NM for Caledonia trailhead

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/02/2021
2
Decision
06/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2023 (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 ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Wilderness Management
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsBlack Range Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT13S R9W Sections 3, 5, 15, 16, 23; T11S R10W Section 23
Recreation managementSpecial area managementRoad management