Decision Memo Completed

Kebler Pit Reopening

Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests Gunnison, Colorado Gunnison Ranger District

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 ExclusionBlm F(10) (516 Dm 11.9)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityMinerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Kebler Pit ReopeningDecision Signed Date: 12/17/2025
ForestsGrand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
DistrictsGunnison Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionPM 06, T. 14S, R. 86W, S. 6
Minerals and geology