Decision Memo Completed

Beckwourth Peak Recreation Project

Plumas National Forest Plumas, California Beckwourth Ranger District

Objectives are to provide access to Beckwourth Peak area and to provide alternative recreation activities to relieve congestion in heavily-used areas. Propose construction of approximately 20 miles of non-motorized trails around Beckwourth Peak.

Location

The project area is located immediately south and east of Portola in Plumas County, California.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
10/04/2017
2
Decision
10/2019 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2020 (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
Beckwourth Peak Recreation ProjectDecision Signed Date: 10/29/2019
ForestsPlumas National Forest; Tahoe National Forest
DistrictsBeckwourth Ranger District; Sierraville Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 22 North, Range 13 East, Sections 13, 14, and 22-24; Township 22 North, Range 14 East, Sections 5-9, 17, and 18; and Township 23 North, Range 14 East, Section 31, MDBM.
Recreation management