The NKRD proposes to extend the existing Rainbow Rim trail east 8 miles. The first 4.5 miles will be new extension, and the remaining 3.5 mile will follow an existing decommisioned roadbed. The minimum tread wide of the new path will be 18-inches.
Location
Southwest corner of North Kaibab Ranger District.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/14/2012
2
Comment Period
04/15/2012
3
Decision
11/2012 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
11/2012 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.12 (4), 36 Cfr 220.6(D)(4); 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | 215 |
| Project Activity | Trail Management |
| DECISION MEMO For RAINBOW RIM TRAIL EXTENSION PROJECT | Decision Signed Date: 11/01/2012 Legal Notice Date: 11/04/2012 |
| Forests | Kaibab National Forest |
| Districts | North Kaibab Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | T34N, R1W, Section 1, and T35N, R1E, Sections 25, 26, 27, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, and T35N, R1W, Section 36, G&SRBM. |