Rushmore Connector Trail Project
The State of South Dakota has applied for a permit to construct, operate and maintain a 14-mile non-motorized trail across the Forest connecting the Mickelson Trail to Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. The decision would amend Forest Plan direction.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The trail would connect the existing Mickelson Trail, running east from US Hwy 385 to the Mt. Rushmore Memorial.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| NOI in Federal Register | 06/07/2016 |
| DEIS NOA in Federal Register | 06/2022 (Estimated) |
| FEIS NOA in Federal Register | 11/2022 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 01/2023 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 04/2022 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 03/2023 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Impact Statement
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Black Hills National Forest All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Developed Site Management; Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Black Hills National Forest
Districts:
Black Hills National Forest All Units
States:
South Dakota
Counties:
Pennington
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Louie Conroy
1019 N. 5th Street
Custer, SD 57730
605-673-9207
louie.conroy@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/28/2024