Decision Memo Completed

2024 Lake Desolation Small Reroute

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

Project would construct a 0.23 mile reroute on the Lake Desolation Trail equaling to improve safety and reduce erosion.

Location

Just east of Salt Lake City, about 9 miles up Big Cottonwood Canyon, on the Mill D South trail. About 3.5 miles up the Mill D north trail, near Lake Desolation.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/14/2024
2
Decision
03/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2024 (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
2024 Lake Desolation Small RerouteDecision Signed Date: 03/14/2024
ForestsUinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest
DistrictsSalt Lake Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management