Decision Memo Completed

Sawmill Trailhead and Connector Trail

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

Contruct a trailhead at Sawmill Canyon to provide additional access to the Grindstone Mesa hiking and biking trails.

Location

The proposed trailhead is located in Ruidoso, NM, off of Carrizo Canyon road, and the connector trails will stem from there to join the existing Grindstone Mesa trails.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/04/2020
2
Decision
04/2020 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2020 (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
Sawmill Trailhead and Connector TrailDecision Signed Date: 04/10/2020
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionThe legal location for the project area is T11S R13E Sec 29-34.
Recreation management