Rainbow Trail Reroute
A portion of the Rainbow Trail was damaged by flooding & erosion caused by post-Hayden Pass Fire conditions. The FS proposes to reroute 2.5 miles of trail between Rattlesnake & Battle Mountain within the Pole Gulch drainage.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
This portion of the Rainbow Trail is east of Salida, CO on NFS Lands. The east end of the trail will connect to the existing Rainbow Trail in the South Prong of Hayden Creek, then to Freemont CR 40.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 03/25/2019 |
| Decision | 12/2020 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 12/2020 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Salida Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management
Project Activity:
Trail Management
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Rainbow Trail Reroute
Decision Signed Date: 12/21/2020
Forests:
Pike and San Isabel National Forests and Cimarron and Comanche National Grasslands
Districts:
Salida Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Chaffee
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Ben Lara
5575 Cleora Rd.
Salida, CO 81201
760-924-5509
blara@fs.fed.us
Last Updated: 1/4/2021