Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails Expansion Project – Phase Two – Connectivity Trail (SNC 1959-RT)
15 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2007062084
Lead Agency
Placer County
Document Title
Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails Expansion Project – Phase Two – Connectivity Trail (SNC 1959-RT)
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
6/8/2026
Document Description
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) would provide funding to the Placer County Division of Parks, Trails, and Open Space for the Hidden Falls Regional Park Trails Expansion Project – Phase Two – Connectivity Trail (project). Placer County proposes to enhance public access to the outdoors through construction of a new connectivity trail that will provide the crucial link between the existing 1,200-acre, county-owned Hidden Falls Regional Park (HFRP) in Auburn and the new HFRP trails expansion area, which includes properties owned by Placer County Land Trust. Grant funding would be used to construct approximately 3 miles of natural surface, multi-use trails; three, 21 – 26-foot bridges; and trail amenities including interpretative panels, benches, picnic tables, and a gate. Placer County evaluated the project in an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (certified on January 28, 2010), Subsequent EIR (certified on March 8, 2021), and Addendum (approved on October 31, 2023). The SNC has reviewed the EIR, Subsequent EIR, and Addendum, and has independently determined that the project would result in significant adverse environmental impacts. All work will be performed in compliance with Placer County’s EIR, Subsequent EIR, and Addendum
Contact Information
Name
Andy Fristensky
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Job Title
Field Operations & Grants Division Chief
Contact Types
Responsible Agency
Phone
Name
Lisa Carnahan
Agency Name
Placer County Division of Parks, Trails, and Open Spaces
Job Title
Parks Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Auburn
Counties
Placer
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
includes APNs 026-081-023, -037, -055; 026-120-028
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Approving Agency Role
Responsible Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
Placer
Final Environmental Document Available at
Sierra Nevada Conservancy, 11521 Blocker Drive, Suite 205, Auburn, CA 95603
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
Yes
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
Yes
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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