Markleeville Disc Golf/Charity Valley Trailhead Project (SNC 1917-RT)
Summary
SCH Number
2026090316
Public Agency
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Document Title
Markleeville Disc Golf/Charity Valley Trailhead Project (SNC 1917-RT)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/8/2026
Document Description
The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) would provide funding to Alpine County for the Markleeville Disc Golf/Charity Valley Trailhead Project (project). The project would be located on National Forest System lands administered by the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District, immediately east of Grover Hot Springs State Park in Alpine County. The project includes construction and operation of a 27-hole disc golf course utilizing existing forested lands and the Charity Valley Trailhead parking area. Improvements include disc golf baskets, tee pads, benches, directional signage, a kiosk, practice basket, picnic/waiting area, limited trail construction, hazard tree removal, vegetation management, a vault toilet, waste receptacles, and minor parking area improvements. The project would operate under a 20-year United States Forest Service Special Use Permit.
Contact Information
Name
Wendy Johnson
Agency Name
Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Job Title
General Counsel
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
JT Chevallier
Agency Name
Alpine County
Job Title
Public Information Office, Economic Development Director
Contact Types
Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Markleeville
Counties
Alpine
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Charity Valley Trailhead and Disc Golf course are at GPS coordinates 38.69903, -119.82401. The area is immediately east of Grover Hot Springs State Park on National Forest Service land and is 3 miles west of Markleeville, CA.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303 and 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303 (Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and 15304 (Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land). The Class 3 - 15303 Exemption applies because the project includes limited numbers of small recreational facilities and accessory structures with a negligible environmental footprint. The improvements would be consistent with the types of facilities contemplated by CEQA Guidelines Section 15303 and would not involve substantial construction or environmental disturbance. The Class 4 - 15304 Exemption applies because Section 15304 consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes. The physical improvements associated with the project are limited in scope and involve minor alterations to existing forested lands. The SNC reviewed the project, the Forest Service’s Categorical Exclusion, and the County’s Categorical Exemption, and concluded that no significant environmental impact would occur to resources. (CEQA Guidelines Sections 15303 (Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and 15304 (Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land) (California Code of Regulations, Title 14)
County Clerk
Alpine
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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