Garrapata State Park Rocky Ridge Trail Project
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026010310
Lead Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Garrapata State Park Rocky Ridge Trail Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
4/1/2026
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
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Monterey
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
Along Highway 1
Zip
93923
Total Acres
4.25
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 Determination
Approving Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(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
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Notice of Determination
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