Town of Frisco Backyard Fuels and Recreation Project
The Forest Service is proposing approximately 1,250 acres of fuels reduction activities and approximately 25 miles of trails decommission, improvement, and construction activities near the Town of Frisco.
Project Summary
Current Status:
Completed
Location Summary:
The project area is adjacent to the Town of Frisco, comprising parts of Mount Royal, Miners Creek, Rainbow Lake, Ophir Mountain and Gold Hill.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 04/14/2023 |
| Comment Period | 04/05/2025 |
| Objection Period Start | 11/22/2025 |
| Decision | 02/2026 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 06/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Environmental Assessment
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
East Zone/Dillon Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Fuels Management; Watershed Management
Project Activity:
Fuel Treatments (Non-Activity Fuels); Forest Vegetation Improvements; Dispersed Recreation Mgmt.; Special Use Authorizations; Trail Management; Order Creation/Modification; Special Area Management; Watershed Improvements
Project Decision Information
Town of Frisco Backyard Fuels and Recreation Project
Decision Signed Date: 02/18/2026
Forests:
White River National Forest
Districts:
East Zone/Dillon Ranger District
States:
Colorado
Counties:
Summit
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Kathleen Gray
680 Blue River Parkway
Silverthorne, CO 80498
970-262-3497
kathleen.gray@usda.gov
Last Updated: 2/19/2026