Further discussions were had about the Town of Brighton and the potential Brighton Trails Master Plan. He asked if Ms. Wilson had any comments to share. Ms. Wilson felt there could be overlapping efforts between what the Forest Service was trying to do and what the Town of Brighton wanted to do. She was hopeful that both sides would be able to work together. Ms. Cameron commented that maps had been sent to Marshall Alford and Beckee Hotze at the Forest Service. They could also be sent to Ms. Wilson. She noted that nothing had been done at the County level yet because the potential Brighton Trails Master Plan was still in the very early stages.

- 4. Update on Watershed Management Plan.

Chair Knoblock reported that there was no further update on the Watershed Management Plan.

- 5. Review List of Trail Projects for this Summer and Identify Volunteer Needs and Opportunities.

Chair Knoblock reported that CWC Communications Director, Lindsey Nielsen, suggested a list that would highlight ongoing summer trail projects. The list could be posted on the CWC website so residents were aware of the work that was taking place. Chair Knoblock shared the Central Wasatch Trail Projects 2021 document with the Trails Committee Members. It included the following trails projects:

- • Shoreline Trail between Big Cottonwood Canyon and Ferguson Canyon; • Shoreline Trail between Big Cottonwood Canyon and Ferguson Canyon;
- • Crest Trail maintenance and reroute; • Crest Trail maintenance and reroute;
- • Pine Lake Trail reroute in the upper portion; • Pine Lake Trail reroute in the upper portion;
- • Trail maintenance between Mill A Basin and the Wasatch Crest Trail; • Trail maintenance between Mill A Basin and the Wasatch Crest Trail;
- • Blanche Trail maintenance; • Blanche Trail maintenance;
- • Trail bridge installation; • Trail bridge installation;
- • Pipeline Trail bridge installation above Elbow Fork; • Pipeline Trail bridge installation above Elbow Fork;
- • Trail construction; • Trail construction;
- • Trail Bridge and Boardwalk; • Trail Bridge and Boardwalk;
- • Heights Trail Bridges; • Heights Trail Bridges;
- • Pipeline Trail Construction in Millcreek above Elbow Fork; • Pipeline Trail Construction in Millcreek above Elbow Fork;
- • Fork Trail bridge installation; • Fork Trail bridge installation;
- • Olympus Trail reroute; and • Olympus Trail reroute; and
- • Pit Trail widening. • Pit Trail widening.

Chair Knoblock discussed the Desolation Trail maintenance. He reported that it was being funded with $20,000 of CWC funds. There was one section where a minor switchback had been discussed. He asked Ms. Wilson if it could be built without having to go through a National Environmental Policy Act (“NEPA”) process. Ms. Wilson explained that it would be taken to Mr. Alford or Ms. Hotze who would determine whether it could be done as part of general maintenance or whether it needed an outside process. Ms. Wilson shared information on trail projects outside of the Central Wasatch area. For instance, the Bonneville Shoreline Trail in Davis County would start construction this summer. Davis Creek Trail would also have a major reroute.

Central Wasatch Commission Stakeholders Council Trails Committee Meeting – 06/10/2021

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