Gunnison Ranger District is proposing to reopen and possibly expand the Kebler Pit to provide rock and aggregate materials for projects. The pit is located outside the Thompson Divide Withdrawal Area. The project includes 4.9 acres of max disturbance
Location
Approx. 3.5 miles from Crested Butte, CO off CR12 or Kebler Pass Rd.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
05/13/2025
2
Decision
12/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | Blm F(10) (516 Dm 11.9) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations |
| Kebler Pit Reopening | Decision Signed Date: 12/17/2025 |
| Forests | Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests |
| Districts | Gunnison Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | PM 06, T. 14S, R. 86W, S. 6 |