George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area ADA Trail Construction

George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area ADA Trail Construction

The project proposes to construct a new .75-mile ADA compliant trail between Kelley Road and the Merced River and install a new fence in George J. Hatfield State Recreation Area to enhance accessibility for all visitors and provide a seamless experience for those with mobility challenges. Work proposed for this project will include the following: • Brush and clear the proposed new alignment as needed; • Excavate and export approx. 5,850 cubic feet of soil; • Fill and grade up to 19,720 cubic feet of soil to create and approx. 3,960 ft long x 5-ft wide trail; • Install dry-stacked rock walls as edging; • Install one (1) approx. 60-ft bridge and one (1) approx. 65-ft bridge, each with steel stringers with dry-stacked rock abutments and multi-tier rock retaining walls; • Construct one (1) approx. 20-ft long x 5-ft wide boardwalk/puncheon; • Construct one (1) approx. 306-ft long x 5-ft wide elevated wooden boardwalk; • Install two (2) wooden benches; • Install one (1) interpretive panel; • Remove approx. 3,100 linear ft of existing barbed wire fence; • Use had tools or gas-powered augers to excavate up to 390, 3-ft deep x 10-in. diameter holes; • Place a 6-ft fence post in each hole with approx. 3-ft above grade; • Backfill around posts with excavated soils and compact to secure; • Attach split rails to posts; and • Spread remaining excavated soils on site.

Merced

Northern California