Decision Memo Completed

Great Western Trail Reroute

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest Salt Lake, Utah Uinta-Wasatch-Cache All Units

Reroute approximately 0.30 miles of the Great Western Trail in Mill Creek Canyon to move it away from the riparian area and lower the overall trail grade.

Location

The proposed reroutes of the Great Western Trail are located in upper Mill Creek Canyon, east of Upper Big Water Trailhead, just over 3 miles from the road.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/01/2022
2
Decision
12/2022 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
12/2022 (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
Great Western Trail RerouteDecision Signed Date: 12/07/2022
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsSalt Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management