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Trail projects move forward; cultural surveys and NEPA work underway for Fins and slick-fence connector
Summary
BLM and committee members reported cultural surveys and NEPA checklists for Fins loop and the slick-fence connector are complete or in process; one previously unsigned route was identified and GIS/NEPA alignments are being corrected.
Committee members and a BLM representative updated the group on several trail projects and resource coordination. The BLM representative said the cultural survey for the slick-fence connector has been completed and that NEPA checklists or assessments are underway for the Fins loop; the Hell's Revenge proposal is being handled under a categorical exclusion because no significant impacts were anticipated.
The cultural survey flagged an unsigned route that was already used on the ground but not yet designated in BLM records; staff said they are coordinating GIS layers and NEPA alignments to resolve the discrepancy. Committee members asked for that route to be added where appropriate. The BLM speaker also cited smaller GIS mismatches elsewhere (for example, Mill Creek trail alignments that differed between the GIS layer and NEPA maps) and said the agencies are working to reconcile those differences.
Members discussed on-the-ground work plans (including a proposed small maintenance trip in February) and emphasized the need to coordinate volunteers, equipment and weather windows. No final federal decisions were announced; the updates described administrative processes in progress and next steps for permitting and mapping.
