Silver Lake Boardwalk/Nature Trail Closure

Associated Documents

Forest Order

U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests

Salt Lake Ranger District

Silver Lake Boardwalk/Nature Trail Closure

PROHIBITIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (b), the following acts are prohibited on the National Forest System Boardwalk, Parking Area and Trails in the Salt Lake Ranger District,

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forests. Described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A. This Order will be in effect when the trail is posted with signs as closed between June 16, 2025, and September 30, 2025.

1. Going into or being upon the Silver Lake Boardwalk /Nature Trail (Forest Service Trail #1162) as described below and shown on the attached map, this includes all pedestrian and hikers. [36 CFR 261.53 (e)].

EXEMPTIONS

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

1. Persons with Forest Service Permit specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36

   C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).

   1. Any federal, state, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty.
   2. Federal or state administrative personnel in performance of an official duty.

DESCRIBED

The closure includes the western side of Silver Lake Boardwalk/Nature Trail (Forest Service Trail #1162) and begins at the final 120 feet of the southern arm of the boardwalk and continues around the western side of the lake on the native surface path to the end of the northern boardwalk located in Township 2 South, Range 3 East, Sections 34 and 35 all within the Salt Lake Based Meridian. See attached map.

PURPOSE

Purpose of the Closure is to provide for public health and safety while crews are working on the southern arm of the boardwalk around the western side of the lake on the native surface path to the end of the northern boardwalk.

IMPLEMENTATION

1. This Order will be in effect when signed June 16, 2025, and shall remain in effect until September 30, 2025, unless rescinded.
2. A map identifying the road is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest - Alerts & Notices (usda.gov).
3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions.
4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
5. Contact the Salt Lake Ranger District, in Salt Lake, Utah (801) 733-2660 and National Forest Supervisor’s Office in South Jordan, Utah (801) 999-2103, for more information about this Order.
6. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in/on the Silver Lake Boardwalk/ Nature Trail (Forest Service Trail #1162).

Signed and issued on 13th day of June 2025.

Digitally signed by KELLY ORR Date: 2025.06.13 14:51:52

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Kelly Orr

Forest Supervisor

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