Decision Memo Completed

Pothole Trail (18W04) Reroute

Los Padres National Forest Ventura, California Ojai Ranger District

Reroute 3.1 miles of the existing Pothole Trail from it's junction with Piru Canyon Road to the Sespe Wilderness boundary to create a more sustainable, user-friendly trailway that meets Forest Service trail standards.

Location

UNIT - Ojai Ranger District. STATE - California. COUNTY - Ventura. LEGAL- T5N R18W, Sections 15 and 16. Pothole Trail is located off Piru Canyon Rd., approximately 6.5 miles north of the city of Piru.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
03/04/2025
2
Decision
05/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
05/2025 (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
Pothole Trail RealignmentDecision Signed Date: 05/15/2025
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsOjai Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Recreation management