Decision Memo Completed

Yellowstone Trail (057) Cut Bank Reroute

Ashley National Forest Duchesne, Utah Duchesne Ranger District

This project aims to reroute a 0.05 mi section of the Yellowstone Trail (057) that is currently being undercut by Yellowstone Creek. The reroute will place the trail up slope of the current trail in a talus field protected from further undercutting.

Location

This project will reroute a section of the Yellowstone Trail (057) approximately 4 miles from the Swift Creek Trailhead traveling up-drainage. The Swift Creek Trailhead is located ~40mi N of Duchesne.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
09/10/2018
2
Decision
02/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2019 (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
Yellowstone Trail (057) Cut Bank RerouteDecision Signed Date: 02/26/2019
ForestsAshley National Forest
DistrictsDuchesne Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNW1/4 NE1/4 Section 36 Township 3N Range 5W
Recreation management