Recreation
Recreation opportunities would increase for snowmobilers and cross-country skiers under this alternative. An additional snowmobile route along the Pinnacles road, along with groomed ski trails along portions of Rim Drive, would increase recreation opportunities for both user groups.
Mitigation
Implementation of the proposed winter use plan would not cause significant impacts on elements of either the built or natural environment. As described, impacts associated with implementation of the winter use plan alternatives would, in some cases, increase the potential for environmental impacts and an associated degradation in the winter backcountry experience. As discussed, environmental impacts associated with DCP development activities will be addressed in the EIS presently being prepared for the DCP.
Cumulative Impacts
No significant cumulative impacts from implementation of the winter use plan together with other actions such as the DCP are anticipated. Because this plan does not support or encourage new activities or increased use levels for existing activities, environmental issues associated with development of additional facilities will be evaluated in future documents.
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