Vichy Hills Trails Project

Document Description: Note: Extended Per Lead The project involves the development of a new trail system, or park, and will include: 1) the construction of approx 4 miles of non-motorized, multi-use, natural surface ("hiking") trails, 2) opening 1.5 to 2 miles of existing dirt road to recreation use, 3) installation of a bird blind for bird viewing, 4) installation of two footbridges to cross seasonal drainages, 5) installation of not more than two benches per mile of trail, and 6) native plant restoration. Phase 2 of the project will involve development of a mountain bike skills area. The park will be open for passive, non-motorized recreation to include hiking, nature watching, and mountain biking.

Contact Information: Michelle Irace
City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
707-463-6207/6219

Review Period Start: 10/22/2018
Review Period End: 12/13/2018
Development Type: Recreational (new 4-mile trail system)
Local Action: Other Action Other Action: NONE
Project Issues: Cumulative Effects Landuse Growth Inducing Wetland/Riparian Water Supply Water Quality Vegetation Traffic/Circulation Toxic/Hazardous Solid Waste Soil Erosion/Compaction/Grading Recreation/Parks Public Services Population/Housing Balance Noise Minerals Geologic/Seismic Forest Land/Fire Hazard Flood Plain/Flooding Drainage/Absorption Biological Resources Archaeologic-Historic Air Quality Agricultural Land Aesthetic/Visual
Reviewing Agencies: Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 1 Resources, Recycling and Recovery Air Resources Board, Transportation Projects Cal Fire California Department of Parks and Recreation Caltrans, District 1 Department of Fish and Wildlife, Region 1E Department of Water Resources Native American Heritage Commission Office of Emergency Services, California Resources Agency