Decision Memo Developing Proposal

Hewlett Gulch Trail Realignment

Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests & Pawnee National Grassland Larimer, Colorado Canyon Lakes Ranger District

The project is to reroute portions of the Hewlett Gulch trail to increase sustainability, reduce erosion by following the countour of adjacent hillsides and decreasing the grade, and improve access for additional nonmotorized uses.

Location

Northwest of Fort Collins via U.S. Highway 287 to Colorado Highway 14, travelling 10.5 miles on Colorado Highway 14.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
12/2024 (Estimated)
2
Decision
01/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2025 (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
ForestsArapaho and Roosevelt National Forests
DistrictsCanyon Lakes Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionTownship 9N, Range 71W, Section 06
Recreation management