FWP seeks public comment on proposed trail rehabilitation at Madison Buffalo Jump State Park

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is requesting public comment on an environmental assessment for improving public access within the trail system at Madison Buffalo Jump State Park and protecting the resource from degradation.  

Proposed developments include rerouting two trails, revegetation of multiple social trails and delineation of the current trail system. The project would eliminate some of the excess social trails that are heavily eroded and lead to the same areas within the park.  

Rerouting the trails would eliminate some extremely steep grades, providing safer access to park visitors. A clearly defined and safer trail system would also discourage off-trail travel and minimize subsequent impacts to the many sensitive cultural sites that exist within the park.  
The environmental assessment can be viewed online at https://go.usa.gov/xsd5f.  

The public comment period will be open until 5 p.m. on April 8. Please submit comments by email to mark.filonczuk@mt.gov or by mail to:  
            Mark Filonczuk 
            Region 3 Parks Maintenance Supervisor 
            1400 S. 19th Ave.  
            Bozeman, MT 59718