Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund Trail Criteria Form The Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund (TMEF) grant criteria form is used in determining the use of funds available on an annual basis. Decisions on how to spend endowment revenue will be made by a seven-member board comprised of land managers from the U.S. Forest Service, the BLM, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the City of Steamboat Springs, along with a representative from the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, and two community members. Organization Reporting: Trail Name: Trail Section: US Forest Service Bears Ears Trail - NFST 1144 California Park to Hole in Wall Creek Type of Trail: Backcountry Front Country Backcountry Wilderness Linear Feet of Trail: 8000' Type of Users: hike/bike/horse Multiple Users Mountain Biking Hiking/Running Equestrian Estimated number of users 200 annually Trail Criteria Condition Good (1) 2 3 4 Poor (5) Invasive Species/Noious Weeds Hazards along trails: trees, rocks, brush Maintain Trail Corridor to Height and Width/Sight Lines Trail Braiding (multiple treads) Trail Tread (soil erosion, trail cupping, braided trail, waterbar condition, width maintenance) Structures/Bridges/Boardwalks/ Water Crossings/Trailhead/Trail signage Trail Grades Comments steep section of historical trail, erosion and braiding occurring. Opportunity to partner with other potential partners - e.g. Back country horsemen of America (BCA) Photo Attached: Incident Report Attached: Other Attachment:
Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund Trail Criteria Form The Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund (TMEF) grant criteria form is used in determining the use of funds available on an annual basis. Decisions on how to spend endowment revenue will be made by a seven-member board comprised of land managers from the U.S. Forest Service, the BLM, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the City of Steamboat Springs, along with a representative from the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, and two community members. Organization Reporting: Trail Name: Trail Section: US Forest Service Gilpin Trails - NFST 1163 From Slavonia TH to second creek crossing Type of Trail: Wilderness Front Country Backcountry Wilderness Linear Feet of Trail: 5000' Type of Users: hiking/horse Multiple Users Mountain Biking Hiking/Running Equestrian Estimated number of users 4000+/annually Trail Criteria Condition Good (1) 2 3 4 Poor (5) Invasive Species/Noious Weeds Hazards along trails: trees, rocks, brush Maintain Trail Corridor to Height and Width/Sight Lines Trail Braiding (multiple treads) Trail Tread (soil erosion, trail cupping, braided trail, waterbar condition, width maintenance) Structures/Bridges/Boardwalks/ Water Crossings/Trailhead/Trail signage Trail Grades Comments Most heavily used trail in the Mt Zirkel Wilderness, requiring maintenance and improvements annually. USFS relies on Friends of Wilderness Group to clear and maintain, and TMEF funding could partner with FOW support to this trail. Specifically - some wet, boggy areas or areas of poor drainange could receive added deferred maintenance. Photo Attached: Incident Report Attached: Other Attachment:
Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund Trail Criteria Form The Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund (TMEF) grant criteria form is used in determining the use of funds available on an annual basis. Decisions on how to spend endowment revenue will be made by a seven-member board comprised of land managers from the U.S. Forest Service, the BLM, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the City of Steamboat Springs, along with a representative from the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, and two community members. Organization Reporting: Trail Name: Trail Section: US Forest Service Swamp Park Trails - NFST 1100 Norht Fork Big Creek Type of Trail: Wilderness Front Country Backcountry Wilderness Linear Feet of Trail: 1300' Type of Users: Hiking/equestrian Multiple Users Mountain Biking Hiking/Running Equestrian Estimated number of users 300 per year Trail Criteria Condition Good (1) 2 3 4 Poor (5) Invasive Species/Noious Weeds Hazards along trails: trees, rocks, brush Maintain Trail Corridor to Height and Width/Sight Lines Trail Braiding (multiple treads) Trail Tread (soil erosion, trail cupping, braided trail, waterbar condition, width maintenance) Structures/Bridges/Boardwalks/ Water Crossings/Trailhead/Trail signage Trail Grades Comments Repair of section of trail on steep sideslope on north side of N. Fk Big Creek within the Mount Zirkel Wilderness. Slump on trail has resulted in loss of tread. Horse and foot traffic avoiding the segment, creating erosion problems. Need for reroute off os steep slope near creek. Photo Attached: Incident Report Attached: Other Attachment:
Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund Trail Criteria Form The Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund (TMEF) grant criteria form is used in determining the use of funds available on an annual basis. Decisions on how to spend endowment revenue will be made by a seven-member board comprised of land managers from the U.S. Forest Service, the BLM, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the City of Steamboat Springs, along with a representative from the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, and two community members. Organization Reporting: Trail Name: Trail Section: US Forest Service Uranium Mine - NFSR 322.1 Entire Length from Fish Creek Falls Rec Area to end Type of Trail: FRONT COUNTRYFront Country Backcountry Wilderness Linear Feet of Trail: Appro 6,000' Type of Users: Hiking/Running Multiple Users Mountain Biking Hiking/Running Equestrian Estimated number of users 5000+/year Trail Criteria Condition Good (1) 2 3 4 Poor (5) Invasive Species/Noious Weeds Hazards along trails: trees, rocks, brush Maintain Trail Corridor to Height and Width/Sight Lines Trail Braiding (multiple treads) Trail Tread (soil erosion, trail cupping, braided trail, waterbar condition, width maintenance) Structures/Bridges/Boardwalks/ Water Crossings/Trailhead/Trail signage Trail Grades Comments "Uranium Mine Trail" is a heavily uses route adjacent to Fish Creek Falls. It is currently not on the designated trail system. The Forest Service is adding this to the NFST system in winter 2016/17. Needs include signage, overall maintenance. Opportunuty for high profile TMEF funding recognition. Trail heavily used during all seasons, good early summer trails, summer tourism, fall colors and winter snowshoeing. Photo Attached: Incident Report Attached: Other Attachment:
Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund Trail Criteria Form The Trail Maintenance Endowment Fund (TMEF) grant criteria form is used in determining the use of funds available on an annual basis. Decisions on how to spend endowment revenue will be made by a seven-member board comprised of land managers from the U.S. Forest Service, the BLM, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the City of Steamboat Springs, along with a representative from the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association, and two community members. Organization Reporting: Trail Name: Trail Section: US Forest Service Fish Creek Trail - NFST 1102 Lower section - switchbacks Type of Trail: FRONT Front Country Backcountry Wilderness FRONT COUNTRY Linear Feet of Trail: 3000' Type of Users: Multiple Multiple Users Mountain Biking Hiking/Running Equestrian Estimated number of users 20,000+ Trail Criteria Condition Good (1) 2 3 4 Poor (5) Invasive Species/Noious Weeds Hazards along trails: trees, rocks, brush Maintain Trail Corridor to Height and Width/Sight Lines Trail Braiding (multiple treads) Trail Tread (soil erosion, trail cupping, braided trail, waterbar condition, width maintenance) Structures/Bridges/Boardwalks/ Water Crossings/Trailhead/Trail signage Trail Grades Comments Lower section of trail past bridge has steep sections and erosion issues. Some minor retaining wall maintenance needed to keep tread stable. Tree mortality is also affecting stability. Work to include stabilization and erosion control. Trail heavily used by various non-motorized uses - hiking, and mountain biking in summer - snowshoe and hiking in winter. Photo Attached: Incident Report Attached: Other Attachment: