Decision Memo Completed

Cedar Creek Trailheads, Bridge, and Trail Construction 2022

Lincoln National Forest Lincoln, New Mexico Smokey Bear Ranger District

Proposing to (1) construct a new trailhead, (2) reclaim a user-created parking lot, (3) construct a new trail bridge, (4) construct a new parking area on the west side of Cedar Creek Drive, and (5) construct trails within the Cedar Creek area.

Location

Cedar Creek Trail System immediately west of Ruidoso, New Mexico.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/13/2022
2
Decision
12/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
03/2023 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (18), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(18); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20); 32.2 (22), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(22)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityDeveloped Site Management; Trail Management
Cedar Creek Trailheads, Bridge, and Trail Construction 2022Decision Signed Date: 12/12/2022
ForestsLincoln National Forest
DistrictsSmokey Bear Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionSections 9 and 16 of T. 11 S., R. 13 E., NMPM
Recreation management