Locke Park Land Exchange
Equal value land exchange of 94 acres of federal land for 120 acres of private land between the US Forest Service and Rainbow Trail Lutheran Camp.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Federal parcel is 3.5 miles west of Hillside, CO; private parcel is on the south side of Locke Park at the headwaters of Newlin Creek
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/08/2023 |
| Comment Period | 09/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 11/2025 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
San Carlos Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Land Ownership Management; Land Acquisition
Project Activity:
Land Exchanges
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Districts:
San Carlos Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Custer; Fremont
Legal Land Description:
T46N, R12E, Sec.5 N.M.P.M; T20S, R70W, Sec. 29, 31, 32 6th P.M.,
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Sean Hines
3028 East Main Street
Canon City, CO 81212
719-530-3974
sean.hines@usda.gov
Last Updated: 7/28/2025