BLM seeks public input on new trail near Cañon City
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CAÑON CITY, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Royal Gorge Field Office is seeking public input on a draft environmental assessment (EA) for a proposed non-motorized trail near Cañon City to expand trails available for hikers and cyclists.
The 2.4-mile trail would connect Tunnel Drive Trail and Riverwalk Trail to the Royal Gorge Park Trail System, near the communication towers on Fremont Peak. It was identified in the Eastern Fremont County Trails, Open Space & River Corridor Master Plan from April 2015 and was proposed by the City of Cañon City.
“This trail would increase access to two local trail systems and improve the outdoor recreation opportunities in the area,” said Keith Berger, Royal Gorge Field Office Manager. “We want to hear from the community about why the proposed trail is important, as well as any potential concerns.”
The release of the draft EA opens a 15-day public comment period, which ends on November 12, 2019. The draft EA, maps, and information are available for review on the BLM ePlanning site: https://go.usa.gov/xpaQF. Comments must be submitted through the ePlanning site or by mail to the Royal Gorge Field Office, Attn: Tunnel Drive to Fremont Peak Trail, 3028 E. Main Street, Canon City, CO 81212.
In 2018, recreation on land managed by the BLM in Colorado generated $618 million and supported more than 5,000 jobs.
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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.