Wilderness Ranger District Trail Reroute Project
Reroute 2 segments of trail within Gila Wilderness along West Fork of the Gila and Turkey Creek and construct a trail to connect the trailhead to the Military Road trail, which would remove hikers from having to hike on Hwy 15.
Project Summary
Location Summary:
From the Gila Cliff Dwellings - Military Trail is approx 8 mi south; West Fork Gila trail is approx 17 miles upstream. The Turkey Creek trail is approx 20 miles NE of Gila, NM
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 05/2024 (Estimated) |
| Decision | 09/2024 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 10/2024 (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:
Wilderness Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Recreation Management; Projects That May Affect Wilderness (For Mailing List Contacts)
Project Activity:
Trail Management; Wilderness Management
Current Status:
Cancelled
Forests:
Gila National Forest
Districts:
Wilderness Ranger District
States:
New Mexico
Counties:
Catron; Grant
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Phillip Walrod
HC 68, Box 50
Mimbres, NM 88049
575-536-2250
phillip.walrod@usda.gov
Last Updated: 6/21/2024