Kebler Pit Reopening
Gunnison Ranger District is proposing to reopen and possibly expand the Kebler Pit to provide rock and aggregate materials for projects. The pit is located outside the Thompson Divide Withdrawal Area. The project includes 4.9 acres of max disturbance
Project Summary
Location Summary:
Approx. 3.5 miles from Crested Butte, CO off CR12 or Kebler Pass Rd.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/13/2025 |
| Decision | 12/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
Blm F(10) (516 Dm 11.9)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Gunnison Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Minerals And Geology
Project Activity:
Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Kebler Pit Reopening
Decision Signed Date: 12/17/2025
Forests:
Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests
Districts:
Gunnison Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Gunnison
Legal Land Description:
PM 06, T. 14S, R. 86W, S. 6
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Chad Wellman
216 N. Colorado
Gunnison, CO 81230
970-642-4474
chad.wellman@usda.gov
Last Updated: 12/17/2025