Decision Memo Completed

Ski Apache Bike Trail Construction

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

Amend a special use permit authorizing Ski Apache to construct approx. 1 mile of mountain bike trail on NFS lands within Ski Apache, west of Ruidoso, New Mexico. The trail will adjoin an additional 4.5 miles of trail on Mescalero Apache lands.

Location

Within the Ski Apache permit boundary

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
05/09/2012
2
Comment Period
05/09/2012
3
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
4
Implementation
09/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.12 (10)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation215
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Ski Apache Bike Trail ConstructionDecision Signed Date: 07/10/2013 Legal Notice Date: 07/17/2013
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT10S, R11E, Section 34, Bambi Run, and Section 35, top of Gondola to Chair 6
Special area management