Decision Memo Completed

Cedar Creek and Perk Canyon Trailhead Improvement

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

The Lincoln National Forest, Smokey Bear Ranger District is proposing to improve the trailheads at the entrance to the Cedar Creek and Perk Canyon trails.

Location

The Perk Canyon trailhead is located in Ruidoso, NM, off of Perk Canyon road. The Cedar Creek trailhead is located in Ruidoso, NM, and can be accessed just west of Mechem drive on Cedar Creek road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
08/31/2018
2
Decision
10/2018 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
11/2018 (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 ActivityTrail Management
Cedar Creek and Perk Canyon Trailhead ImprovementDecision Signed Date: 10/23/2018
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe Perk Canyon trailhead legal location is L1 and SENW 1/4 of NW 1/4 of Sec 20, T11S R13E. The Cedar Creek trailhead legal location is SESE 1/4 and SENE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Sec 16, T11S R13E.
Recreation management