Decision Memo Developing Proposal

Sherwin Area Recreation Plan 3 (SHARP)

Inyo National Forest Mono, California Mammoth Ranger District

Development of designated trails for protection of natural and cultural resources. This proposed action includes decommissioning of user created trails, reconstruction of user created trails, and new trail construction.

Location

The Sherwin area is generally south of Old Mammoth Road, south of the Town of Mammoth Lakes (TOML), consisting of several meadows and a mountain range.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
04/2025 (Estimated)
2
Decision
06/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
07/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1); 32.2 (20), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(20)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivityTrail Management
ForestsInyo National Forest
DistrictsMammoth Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT40S R27E S1,2,9,10,11; T40S R28E S6
Recreation management