The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office is seeking public input on a
proposal to authorize construction of a parking area and hiking trail near the Ashley
Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District’s water plant in Uintah County. The
30-day public comment period opened on April 9th and the proposal aims to improve
access to the Ashley Springs Via Ferrata climbing route in Ashley Gorge. The BLM
announcement states that Uintah County constructed the Via Ferrata route and is
requesting a right-of-way from the BLM to build the trail and parking area, enhancing
recreational access and improving safety for visitors. Comments will be accepted through
May 9th. Interested individuals may submit input online through the BLM’s National
NEPA Register. For additional information, please contact the BLM Vernal Field Office
at 435-789-4400.
