Hidden valley phase 1 trail system improvements

This Federal Formula Grant award of $109,485.00, provided by the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.219 Recreational Trails Program), supports trail maintenance, enhancement, and restoration within the existing Hidden Valley Regional Park Trail System in Nevada. The key project components include:

• 3 miles of trail improvements to the Highland Loop Trail
• Installation of 4 major kiosks, 25 wayfinding markers, and 2 metal signs
• Decommissioning 0.6 miles of social trails
• Replacement of existing narrow gates and installation of ditch crossing platforms to improve accessibility

The Department of Transportation Nevada, acting as the state's transportation agency, is responsible for executing this project as the prime awardee. They will coordinate with local entities like the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada to deliver these trail infrastructure enhancements across the Hidden Valley recreational area.

Project description

Washoe county is requesting funding for trail maintenance, enhancement, and restoration within the existing hidden valley regional park trail system. The project will include trail enhancement to the highland loop trail including 3 miles of trail improvement, installation of four (4) major kiosks, installation of twenty-five (25) wayfinding markers, installation of two (2) metal signs and decommissioning .6 miles of social trails. The project will also include the replacement of existing narrow gates and installation of ditch crossing platforms to improve accessibility access.