Tensleep Canyon Climbing Managment Plan
The Powder River Ranger District proposes to develop a Climbing Management Plan for Tensleep Canyon. The Climbing Management Plan will outline where future route development may or may not occur and identify new system trails and parking areas.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The project area is located from Meadowlark Lake and southwest on either side of the U.S.Highway 16 corridor to the Forest boundary at the bottom of the canyon.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 06/21/2023 |
| Comment Period | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 05/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Powder River Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Developed Site Management; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Trail Management; Scenery Management
Current Status:
In Progress
Forests:
Bighorn National Forest
Districts:
Powder River Ranger District
States:
Wyoming
Counties:
Washakie
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Ryan Sorenson
1415 Fort Street
Buffalo, WY 82834
307-674-2606
Ryan.Sorenson@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/10/2025