Northern San Luis Obispo County Coastal Trail Master Plan

Northern San Luis Obispo County Coastal Trail Master Plan
The setting for the CCT is also very environmentally rich and complex – a near wilderness in spite of the
intrusion of Highway 1, with many habitat types and specific species populations that are unique and
endangered, as well as historic and prehistoric cultural resources. These resources are summarized in Chapter
2 - Setting, and supporting appendices with detailed environmental data. The trail alignments and
improvements described in Chapter 4 –Master Plan Recommendations were carefully designed to respond
to the environmental resources, easement conditions, permitting criteria and performance standards.
Additionally, the recommendations were informed by public and stakeholder input and opinions expressed
through two public workshops, three steering committee meetings, and extensive communication and
coordination among the key landowning and regulatory agencies.
1.8.1. Summary of Recommended Coastal Trail Improvements
The improvements are listed below, moving north to south. They are described and mapped in detail in
Chapter 4. Chapter 5 outlines the associated implementation steps, permits, responsible parties, and
conceptual project phasing.
Segment 1: County Line to Ragged Point (3.0 miles) (See Figure 1-2)
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1. Widen highway shoulders to 4 feet where feasible due to topographic, resource and geologic
constraints (assumed to be accomplished by Caltrans as part of objectives of Highway Transportation
Concept Report)
2. Verify/formalize CCT connection to US Forest Service ridgeline road and identify a suitable
location(s) adjacent to Highway 1 for development of trailhead, signage and mapboard
3. Trail bridge over San Carpoforo Creek
4. Trail undercrossing of Highway 1 bridge and connection on the south side of San Carpoforo Creek
5. Staging area (base rock surface) for approximately 16 cars and 3 horse trailers southeast of creek and
highway
6. Driveway and access improvements from highway
7. Prefabricated vault toilet
8. Fencing and gates, including vehicular gate for parking area
9. Restoration and screening plantings – native
10. Trail improvements west of Highway 1 from San Carpoforo Creek to Ragged Pt.
11. CCT signs and wayfinding