Humboldt-toiyabe national forest trail maintenance

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the Nevada Department of Transportation $125,319.08 on April 6, 2026, under the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (CFDA 20.287) to fund trail maintenance across the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Spring Mountains National Recreation Area.

The Great Basin Institute, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service, will complete maintenance projects on non-motorized and motorized recreational trails across the Carson, Santa Rosa, Ely, Austin-Tonopah, Ruby Mountain-Mountain City-Jarbidge ranger districts, and Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Work includes brushing and clearing trail corridors, improving trail treads, and addressing erosion-impacted areas. Projects focus on improving user access and safety and enhancing trail sustainability. No new trail construction or realignment is proposed.

Performance runs through September 30, 2031, with all work performed in Nevada. The Nevada Department of Transportation receives and administers the award on behalf of the state and passes funding through to the Great Basin Institute as sub-recipient.

Project description

Great basin institute (GBI), in partnership with the US forest service will complete maintenance projects on non-motorized and motorized recreational trails across the carson, santa rosa, ELY, austin-tonopah, ruby MTN-MTN city-jarbidge ranger districts, and spring mountains national recreation area. Maintenance projects will focus on improving user access and safety, as well as improving trail sustainability. Projects include brushing and clearing the trail corridor, improving trail treads, and addressing areas impacted by erosion. No new trail construction or realignment are proposed.