Environmental Assessment Completed

Pines to Mines Trail Project

Tahoe National Forest Nevada, California Tahoe National Forest All Units

The project proposes development of a multi-use native surface trail system connecting Nevada City, CA to Truckee, CA. The system would be approximately 68 miles in length and would include existing Forest Service trails and new trail construction.

Location

Project area lies on Tahoe National Forest within Nevada County, CA. between the towns of Nevada City, CA. and Truckee, CA. along Highway 20 and north of Interstate Highway I-80.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
01/27/2022
2
Comment Period
06/23/2023
3
Objection Period Start
11/18/2023
4
Decision
03/2024 (Estimated)
5
Implementation
05/2024 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment Regulation218 (2013) Non-HFRA
Project ActivityTrail Management
Pines to Mines Trail ProjectDecision Signed Date: 03/14/2024
ForestsTahoe National Forest
DistrictsYuba River Ranger District; Sierraville Ranger District; Truckee Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT. 17 N. - R. 9-15 E. On Multiple Sections
Recreation management