Jumbo Mt. Trails in Paonia, CO

Hello fellow Western Slope mountain bikers near and far!

Seeking comments and support for the recently proposed BLMs Travel and Transportation Management Plan for Jumbo Mt. Trails in Paonia, CO.  This has been a long awaited review and planning process for the large social network of MTB and hiking trails that have been enjoyed for years on BLM land east of Paonia.

Join the conversation via the BLM website link https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2022951/510 or attend one of the public meetings Wednesday, March 15 and Thursday, March 16 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Paonia Town Hall Community Room, 214 Grand Ave., Paonia, CO.

If you have specific questions about mountain biking use on these trails and how it relates to this plan feel free to reach out with questions to local DAMB committee member Sven Edstrom @ svenedstrom@icloud.com.

The official announcement from BLM is below:

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Uncompahgre Field Office is seeking feedback on a preliminary Environmental Assessment for the Jumbo Mountain Comprehensive Travel and Transportation Management Plan involving about 1,900 acres of public land near the town of Paonia, CO. The plan would designate approximately 30 miles of travel routes in the Jumbo Mountain Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) as part of the 2020 Uncompahgre Field Office Resource Management Plan. The 60-day public comment period runs from February 10 through April 7, 2023. 

Substantive comments on the Environmental Assessment can be submitted online through the BLM ePlanning project website at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2022951/510; or by U.S. mail to: BLM Uncompahgre Field Office, Attn: Caroline Kilbane, 2465 S. Townsend Ave., Montrose, CO 81401. Project information, including how to submit comments, is available on the ePlanning site. The site also provides maps to assist stakeholders in the comment process.

Public meetings are planned for Wednesday, March 15 and Thursday, March 16 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Paonia Town Hall Community Room, 214 Grand Ave., Paonia, CO. The meetings will be open house format, with BLM employees available to answer questions and clarify information in the draft analysis.

Thank you for your interest in public lands!