Decision Memo Completed

Alta Traverse Improvements

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

Proposed Action is to create benched trails along Catherines Traverse, Thirds Traverse, and High Traverse for better snow retention, maintenance, terrain access, and snowcat access to So Long ski run affecting 1.6 acres

Location

Alta ski resort

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/10/2023
2
Decision
01/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2024 (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
Alta Traverse ImprovementsDecision Signed Date: 01/04/2024
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsSalt Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT3S R3E, Sections 5 and 8
Special use management