Hihn Hammon Trail Reconstruction for Accessibility
Summary
SCH Number
2002118199
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Hihn Hammon Trail Reconstruction for Accessibility
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/14/2002
Document Description
Reconstruct approximately 3040 feet of the Skyline to the Sea/Hihn Hammon Connector trail at Big Basin Redwoods State Park to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards. Replace two puncheons (one 40' length and one 10' length) to meet accessibility requirements. Construct a 50' pedestrian bridge across Opal Creek, approximately 30 feet upstream from an existing historic log footbridge. The existing log footbridge will be decommissioned, but retained in place. Project will improve visitor access, protect public safety, protect park cultural and natural resources, and support continued use and maintenance.
Contact Information
Name
Shaelyn Raab Strattan
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Santa Cruz
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
class 1,2,4,31 sec. 15301, 15302
Reasons for Exemption
Repair, maintenance, and minor alterations of existing public structures, facilities, and topographical features, involving negligible expansion of use beyond current levels. Replacement of existing structures on the same sites, retaining substnatially the same purpose and capacity. Minor alterations in the condition of land and vegetation that does not include the removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees.
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