Seasonal Travel Restrictions to Motorized Vehicles in the Light Hill Area; Colorado

Zusammenfassung

Notice is hereby given that public lands in the Light Hill area, south of Basalt, Colorado, are seasonally closed to all motorized vehicle use from December 1 to April 30 of each year. The affected public land is generally located south and west of Colorado Highway 82, north of the East Sopris Creek Road (County Road 6) and west of the Snowmass Creek Road (County Road 11). The travel order includes public lands in T. 8 S., R. 87 W., Section 13 and 24; T. 8 S., R. 86 W., Sections 18, 19, 20, 21, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 34; 6th Principal Meridian; Pitkin County. This action is in accordance with the Glenwood Springs Resource Management Plan, Record of Decision (BLM, 1984). This order, issued under the authority of 43 CFR 8364.1 and 43 CFR 8341.2(a), is established to protect wintering big game. Any use of motor vehicles within the closed area, from December 1 until April 30, is prohibited. This travel order does not affect non-motorized forms of travel.