BLM seeks comments on Ridge to Rivers trail development
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BOISE, Idaho - The Bureau of Land Management would like to invite the public to provide input on a proposal for new trail and trailhead development in the Boise Foothills Ridge to Rivers planning area. A public meeting on the proposal will be held in conjunction with a City of Boise and Ridge to Rivers Open House on Aug. 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Boise Depot, 2603 Eastover Terrace, Boise, ID 83706.
The BLM will be providing information on the 14.8 miles of proposed non-motorized trails, approximately 6 miles of which would occur on BLM land. Four single track trails and one mountain bike flow trail are proposed within the Ridge to Rivers trail network. The Cartwright Trailhead would also be expanded to accommodate additional parking spaces and to install a vault toilet. These developments are being proposed in response to increased public interest in and use of the Ridge to Rivers network. The project aims to reduce crowding on existing trails by providing new opportunities for hiking and biking.
More information about the proposed project can be found at: https://go.usa.gov/xUF7k (please note: the address is case sensitive).
The scoping period for this proposed project starts on Aug. 29 and ends on Sept. 14, 2018. The scoping period allows the public, organizations and other interested parties to provide input on the proposed trail and trailhead developments and identify potential issues, which the BLM may opt to include in the environmental analysis. Interested individuals may provide input at the public meeting or directly to the following email: BLM_ID_FRFO_R2R@blm.gov.
For more information, contact Dave Draheim, Four Rivers Outdoor Recreation Planner, at (208) 384-3300.
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.