Decision Memo Completed

Cedar Creek Area Trail and Trailhead Redesign

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

To provide inclusive recreational experiences in the Smokey Bear Ranger District, the USFS is proposing to install a new trail or reconstruct an existing trail and trailhead parking area to comply with Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines.

Location

Cedar Canyon immediately west of Ruidoso, New Mexico and immediately west of the Smokey Bear Ranger Station.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
02/24/2022
2
Decision
05/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
06/2022 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
Cedar Creek Area Trail and Trailhead RedesignDecision Signed Date: 05/13/2022
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSection 16, T. 11 S., R. 13 E., NMPM
Recreation management