The Forest Service is proposing approximately 1,250 acres of fuels reduction activities and approximately 25 miles of trails decommission, improvement, and construction activities near the Town of Frisco.
Location
The project area is adjacent to the Town of Frisco, comprising parts of Mount Royal, Miners Creek, Rainbow Lake, Ophir Mountain and Gold Hill.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/14/2023
2
Comment Period
04/05/2025
3
Objection Period Start
11/22/2025
4
Decision
02/2026 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
06/2026 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management; Order Creation/Modification; Special Area Management; Watershed Improvements |
| Town of Frisco Backyard Fuels and Recreation Project | Decision Signed Date: 02/18/2026 |
| Forests | White River National Forest |
| Districts | East Zone/Dillon Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |