Decision Memo Completed

Alpine Hikers dba Rubicon Outdoors Priority Outfitter Guide Permit

Prescott National Forest Yavapai, Arizona Bradshaw Ranger District

We propose to authorize a Priority Use Permit for up to 10 years to Rubicon Outdoors to provide outfitted and guided rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking trips. These trips would occur on the Bradshaw RD throughout the year.

Location

Forest system trails and trailheads, and climbing areas in Granite Mountain Wilderness, Granite Basin, the Thumb Butte area, the Spruce Mountain Loop, and the Prescott Circle Trail.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/30/2016
2
Decision
12/2017 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
01/2018 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations
Alpine Hikers dba Rubicon Outdoors Priority Outfitter Guide PermitDecision Signed Date: 12/19/2017
ForestsPrescott National Forest
DistrictsBradshaw Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Special use management