Decision Memo Completed

506 Continental Divide Connector Trail

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

Construct 1 mile of new standard trail that will serve as a CDT Connector trail serving local and thru hikers near the Little Walnut Rd and Bear Creek Ben Lily Overlook areas.

Location

located approximately five miles north of Silver City, NM. The 506 CDT Connector trail is located between FSR 506 and the CDNST north of Little Walnut Road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/07/2023
2
Decision
10/2023 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2023 (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 ActivityDispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management
FSR 506 CDNST Connector TrailDecision Signed Date: 10/02/2023
ForestsGila National Forest
DistrictsSilver City Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management