BLM invites public comment on proposed trails in Sanpete and Sevier counties
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RICHFIELD, Utah – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes adding 30 miles of mountain bike trails and 42 acres of trailheads, dispersed camping, and parking areas to support events in Sanpete and Sevier counties as part of the agency’s continuing effort to create and improve outdoor recreation experiences in coordination with local communities.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to continue building our mountain bike trail systems and help our communities tap into the outdoor recreation opportunities for generations to come,” said BLM Richfield Field Office (RFO) Field Manager Joelle McCarthy.
The field office considered proposals from the Manti Trail Builders in Sanpete County and the Richfield City Trails Committee in Sevier County to determine the best path forward.
In Sanpete County, on the west side of Gunnison Reservoir, the BLM is considering a 19 mile trail system, with 10 miles of single-track trails. This proposal includes improving approximately 42 acres for parking and dispersed camping areas that could also be used for staging events. The BLM would designate another 11 miles of trails in Sevier County, with six miles in the Glenwood Open Off Highway Vehicle (OHV) Area and five miles outside the OHV area. The trails in both counties would accommodate Class 1 electronic bicycles (e-bikes) and traditional mountain bikes.
“We worked with the local trail committees to identify these trail systems based on local user needs and will continue to partner with them on this project,” said RFO Assistant Field Manager Sue Fivecoat. If approved, the field office will work with its community partners to build the trails.
Before the BLM makes a decision, the public may review and comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment of the Manti West and Glenwood Mountain Bicycle Trails at https://go.usa.gov/x77PC.
Written comments will be accepted by letter or email until January 6, 2021. Please note that the most useful comments are specific and contain new technical or scientific information relevant to the proposed action. Comments which contain only opinions or preferences will not receive a formal response but may be considered in the BLM decision-making process. Please reference “Mountain Bike Trails Comment” when submitting comments.
Written comments may be mailed, emailed, or submitted through ePlanning.
Mail: 150 East 900 North, Richfield, Utah, 84701
Email: utrfmail@blm.gov
ePlanning: https://go.usa.gov/x77PC
Before including an address, phone number, email address, or other personally identifiable information in any comments, be aware that the entire comment—including personal identifying information—may be made publicly available at any time. Requests to withhold personal identifying information from public review can be submitted, but the BLM cannot guarantee that it will be able to do so.
For additional information, please contact Graydon Bascom at (435) 896-1532 or gbascom@blm.gov. Persons who use a telecommunications device for the deaf may call the Federal Relay Service (FRS) at 1-800-877-8339 to leave a message or question for the above individual. The FRS is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Replies are provided during normal business hours.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.