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 Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Trail Management |
| Beckwourth Peak Recreation Project | Decision Signed Date: 10/29/2019 |
| Forests | Plumas National Forest; Tahoe National Forest |
| Districts | Beckwourth Ranger District; Sierraville Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Township 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. |