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City unveils Oregon Gulch trail master plan; seeks land-acquisition and construction funding
Summary
City staff presented a trail master-plan concept for the newly acquired Oregon Gulch open space, proposing roughly 11 miles of trails (9 miles new) with phased construction, private grants and federal/state environment review needed; staff estimated funding and a multi-year timeline for environmental studies and implementation.
City project staff on March 18 presented a trail master-plan concept for Oregon Gulch, a roughly 400-acre open-space parcel acquired in 2016 using Land and Water Conservation Fund and local funds. The plan proposes about 11 miles of trails (nine miles new and two miles improved), three miles of decommissioned unsustainable roads, and a phased implementation that emphasizes modern trail design and directionality.
Project coordinator Leah (last name not specified) described the site—s landscape, post-Carr Fire conditions and partnering with the International Mountain Biking Association (IMBA) to design trails that reduce long-term maintenance burdens and improve recreational access. Staff recommended the Canyon Drive trailhead as the primary access point and said the plan balances recreational use with sediment-control and restoration: city crews and partners have already worked to limit motorized access and reduce erosion.
Staff said next steps include seeking funding for property acquisition where needed for improved access, completing environmental review and applying for construction grants; staff estimated environmental-review work and land-acquisition planning could take multiple years and asked council to support grant-seeking and partnerships. Councilors praised the concept and asked staff to return with funding and implementation timelines when available.
