Initial Scoping Letter

The National Park Service is initiating a Comprehensive Trail Management Plan (Plan) for Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument (SUCR). The Plan will be developed in 2012, and will address impacts on the creation of additional trails to accommodate monument visitors, monument resources, and ongoing maintenance needs.

Proposed trail designs will promote minimal impacts to soil, vegetation, and cultural resources, and inform the visitor of the varied terrains and viewscapes at SUCR. The proposed trails will link points of interest, have routes that are removed from monument infrastructure, and address current sustainability issues with existing trails.

The National Park Service encourages public participation throughout the planning process. There will be two opportunities to comment formally on the project: first during initial project scoping; and second following release of the DRAFT Environmental Assessment. Before we begin the environmental analysis for this project, we would like to hear your viewpoints on the action and any suggestions or issues you may have regarding this proposal.

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