Decision Memo Completed

Brown Duck Trail Reroute

Ashley National Forest Duchesne, Utah Duchesne Ranger District

We are proposing to reroute two sections of the Brown Duck Trail and one section of the Lake Fork Trail (totaling 1.9 miles of reroute) to address trail damage from winter storms. The project area falls outside of the wilderness boundary.

Location

The project is in northeastern Utah on the Brown Duck Trail located in the Lake Fork River drainage on the south slope of the Uinta Mountains.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/20/2025
2
Decision
04/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2026 (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
Brown Duck Trail RerouteDecision Signed Date: 04/30/2025
ForestsAshley National Forest
DistrictsDuchesne Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management