Garrapata State Park Rocky Ridge Trail Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026010310
Lead Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Garrapata State Park Rocky Ridge Trail Project
Document Type
MND - Mitigated Negative Declaration
Received
Present Land Use
Outdoor Recreation – Big Sur Land Use Plan; OR-D(CZ) – Open Space Recreation Design Control Coastal Zone
Document Description
The Garrapata State Park Rocky Ridge Trail (Project) is a proposed Class 2 pedestrian trail totaling approximately 5 miles of new, re-routed trail and 3 miles of decommissioned trail. The re-aligned trail will be longer than the existing trail since it will be constructed at a lesser grade but still maintain access to the top of Rocky Ridge and connect with the Soberanes Canyon Trail like the existing trail does.
Contact Information
Name
Jim Doran
Agency Name
California State Parks
Job Title
Monterey District Maintenance Chief
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Amberly Morgan
Agency Name
ECORP Environmental Consulting
Job Title
Sr. Environmental Planner
Contact Types
Consulting Firm
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Carmel-by-the-Sea
Counties
Monterey
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Along Highway 1
Zip
93923
Total Acres
29.70
State Highways
Highway 1
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
N/A
Waterways
seasonal wetlands
Other Location Info
The 30.71-acre Project Site is located within Garrapata SP, Monterey County, and is located approximately 4 driving miles south of the City of Carmel-By-The-Sea on Highway 1. Most of Garrapata SP is situated on the east side of Highway 1, rising steeply from the coastal bluffs and featuring trails through scrub and grassland covered hillsides and redwood-filled canyons. Parking for the SP is limited to the shoulders along Highway 1 with a small turnout on the east side that can accommodate approximately 10-15 cars. Trail access on the east side of the park includes the Rocky Ridge Trail and Soberanes Canyon Trail which connect near the east end of Soberanes Canyon and create a loop trail totaling approximately 4.25 miles.
Notice of Completion
State Review Period Start
State Review Period End
State Reviewing Agencies
California Air Resources Board (ARB), California Coastal Commission (CCC), California Department of Conservation (DOC), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Central Region 4 (CDFW), California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Marine Region 7 (CDFW), California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), California Department of Parks and Recreation, California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), California Department of Transportation, District 5 (DOT), California Department of Water Resources (DWR), California Fish and Game Commission (CDFGC), California Highway Patrol (CHP), California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), California Natural Resources Agency, California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Coast Region 3 (RWQCB), California State Coastal Conservancy (SCC), California State Lands Commission (SLC), Delta Protection Commission, Delta Stewardship Council, Office of Historic Preservation, State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Drinking Water, State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights
Development Types
Other (Pedestrian Trail)
Local Actions
Site Plan, Coastal Permit
Project Issues
Biological Resources
Public Review Period Start
Public Review Period End
Attachments
Draft Environmental Document [Draft IS, NOI_NOA_Public notices, OPR Summary Form, Appx,]
Notice of Completion [NOC] Transmittal form
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