BLM authorizes improvements to Granite Mountain recreation area
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CEDAR CITY, Utah — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Cedar City Field Office has approved the construction of two trailheads, a new trail system, a campground and other features to enhance recreation in the Granite Mountain area of Beaver County. The total project would disturb less than 10 acres. The improvements will help accommodate and manage increasing recreation use, as well as repair and upgrade existing facilities.
“We feel strongly that this is the best course of action to provide a high-quality recreation experience, while maintaining the natural values of this area,” said BLM Cedar City Field Manager Paul Briggs. “The amenities provided will offer the public the desirable recreation experiences that they seek and will reduce and minimize user-created disturbances on the landscape.”
The new trail system will be designated for hiking- and equestrian-use only and will connect to peaks and popular points of interest throughout the Granite Mountain landscape. The construction is anticipated to start as early as spring 2023. Development of the project will depend on available funding.
Reclamation is another aspect of the project. Following construction of the new amenities, some small trails, spur routes and primitive camping sites will be reclaimed. The desired effect of the reclamation is to encourage use of the new facilities and to prevent further degradation by visitors who create new sites and routes in the area.
The BLM strives to be a good neighbor to the communities we serve by increasing public access and improving recreation opportunities on BLM-managed public lands, which supports local economies. For more information, please visit the project website at https://go.usa.gov/xzBpg.
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.