Proposed new national park trail open for public comment

The Redwood National Park seeks public comments on an Environmental Assessment (EA) for construction of a new hiking trail located off Highway 101 and Bald Hills Road.

Located about 16 miles south of Klamath and approximately one-mile-long, the Centennial Grove Trail and Berry Glen Connector Trail, will lead visitors through old-growth redwood forests and link into the California Coastal Trail, a network of trails that attempts to connect 1,200 miles of California coastline.

The public is invited to review the EA and provide comments during the 30-day public review period through Sept. 17. To view and download a copy of the Environmental Assessment and learn more about the project go to https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=94140.

Public comments may be submitted by:

Online through the park Planning, Environment and Public Comment (PEPC) website at https://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=94140.

By mailing to:

Superintendent, Redwood National Park

1111 Second St.

Crescent City, Calif. 95531

Attn: Centennial Trail EA

Before including an address, phone number, email address or other personal identifying information in your comment, be aware that your entire comment — including your personal identifying information — may be made publicly available at any time.

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