Develop approximately 24.5 miles of multi-use, non-motorized loop trails & two trailheads, for hiking/walking, bicycling & equestrian use. Trailheads near Fredonyer Crest & Goumaz Campground would include parking, informational kiosks & restrooms.
Location
Eagle Lake is 12 miles to the north and Lake Almanor is 14 miles to the southeast. The proposed trailhead and parking area are approx. eight miles east of the community of Westwood on Highway 36.
Project timeline
1
Scoping Start
04/20/2020
2
Decision
08/2025 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2025 (Estimated)
NEPA / regulatory detail
| Categorical Exclusion | 32.2 (1), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(1) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Trail Management |
| Decision Memo, Fredonyer Butte Trail | Decision Signed Date: 08/11/2025 |
| Forests | Lassen National Forest |
| Districts | Eagle Lake Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Site is in portions of Sections 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10-17, 21, 22 Township 29 North, Range 10 East, and Section 33 Township 30 North, Range 10 East, Mount Diablo Base and Meridian. |