Reroute 2 segments of trail within Gila Wilderness along West Fork of the Gila and Turkey Creek and construct a trail to connect the trailhead to the Military Road trail, which would remove hikers from having to hike on Hwy 15.
Location
From the Gila Cliff Dwellings - Military Trail is approx 8 mi south; West Fork Gila trail is approx 17 miles upstream. The Turkey Creek trail is approx 20 miles NE of Gila, NM
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/2024 (Estimated)
2
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
10/2024 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Trail Management; Wilderness Management |
| Forests | Gila National Forest |
| Districts | Wilderness Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |