BLM seeks comment for the Lamoille Summit Trail System in Nevada
Media Contact
ELKO, Nev. – The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on the proposed Lamoille Summit Trail System (Project) located between Elko and Spring Creek, Nevada. The proposed project would consist of the construction of three trailhead/parking areas with approximately 50 miles of non-motorized trails on lands administered by the BLM.
The proposal would provide recreation opportunities for non-motorized uses such as hiking, biking, equestrian, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. Information kiosks and interpretive signs to improve public awareness would be placed at trailheads and along trails. The project would complement existing and proposed bike lanes along Lamoille Highway (SR277).
A 30-day public scoping period starts today and ends August 30, 2024. The BLM welcomes the public to participate by submitting additional information and comments to better inform the agency during the planning process for the project.
Project information is available at the BLM National NEPA Register where comments may be submitted through the “Participate Now” function (preferred). Comments may also be emailed to BLM_NV_ELDO_TFO_Projects@blm.gov, or delivered to BLM Tuscarora Field Office, Attn: Lamoille Summit Trail System, 3900 East Idaho Street, Elko, Nevada 89801.
The BLM will conduct an in-person public meeting and a virtual public meeting. Meeting information is as follows:
Aug. 15: Zoom Webinar, 6 to 8 p.m. - preregister at: https://teamues.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodemgrD0rHdTkamNtaVWKIkDKk-qMPwg1
Aug. 21: In-person meeting, 6 to 8 p.m. at Californian Trail Interpretive Center (1 Interpretive Center Way, Elko, NV 89801)
For any additional information please contact Elisabeth Puentes (epuentes@blm.gov or 775-753-0294) or Lucinda Dockstader (ldockstader@blm.gov or 775-401-1140).
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.