Managing Visitor Use at Mount Bierstadt & Guanella Pass
The Pike and San Isabel National Forests (PSICC), South Platte Ranger District is seeking public input regarding proposed changes to management of recreation activities at Mount Bierstadt and the Guanella Pass summit area. The Forest Service is beginning environmental analysis and seeking comments related to the potential implementation of a limited entry permit system at Mount Bierstadt and parking restrictions at the Guanella Pass summit area.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The analysis area for this project includes National Forest System lands in the Mount Evans Wilderness and Guanella Pass summit area.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/2017 (Estimated) |
| Comment Period | 06/2017 (Estimated) |
| Objection Period Start | 04/2018 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 04/2018 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 07/2018 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands All Units
Notice and Comment Regulation:
218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Trail Management; Wilderness Management
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Districts:
South Platte Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Clear Creek
Legal Land Description:
T5S, R74W, Sec(s) 19, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35
T6S, R74W, Sec(s) 3, 4, 5
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Brandon Mitchell
2840 Kachina Drive
Pueblo, CO 81008
303-275-5629
bmitchell02@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 8/12/2020