7386

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 7386
• Author: National Park Service.
• Title: Resource/Boundary Evaluation for Lands Adjacent to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Monument, Colorado.
• USFW Year: 1990.
• USFW - Doc Type: Washington, D.C.
• Copyright Material: NO

ALTERNATIVE

1

NPS

2

NPS

3
BlM
OPTION A
(GGSRMA)

OPTION B

(GGNCA)

OFF ROAD VEHICLES

The use of licensed motorized vehicles and mountain bikes
limited to park roads. The use of unlicensed vehicles not
permitted.

Same as Alternative 1.

The GGSRMA is divided into 3 ORV designations: (1) open
(15,510 acres), (2) limited to designated roads and
trails (26,529 acres), and (3) closed (22,078 acres). The
latter acreage constitutes the WSA.

3o1me as Alternative 3, Option A.

MANAGEMENT DIFFERENCES

PACK! SADDLE TRIPS

Permitted. Overnight users may be required to pack in
processed feeds to reduce grazing impacts and potential for
introduction of exotic plant species.

Same as Alternative 1.

Permitted.

Same as Alternative 3, Option A.

BOATING

Motorized and non-motorized craft permitted. Public use
managed to prevent unacceptable impacts and/or adverse
effects on visitor enjoyment.

Same as Alternative 1.

Recreation use monitored and possibly restricted as
necessary to protect valuable feature and recreational
opportunities. River corridor managed to maintain low
human group concentrations. Allocation for trips restricted
for commercial and private boaters. Hike-in not limited.

Same as Alternative 3, Option A.

CAMPING

Permitted. Open campfires may be prohibited to protect
biomass, reduce risk of forest fire and preclude
contamination of dateable prehistoric hearth deposits.
Backcountry use may be regulated if warranted by increased
levels of public use to prevent crowding, reduce resource
impacts, and enhance visitor experience.

Same as Alternative 1.

Open fires are generally permitted. Camping may be
restricted in areas of concentrated use. Open fires within the
WSA are prohibited. Camping may be restricted in areas of
concentration along the river to protect wilderness values.

Same as Alternative 3, Option A.