Trailhead improvements & new trail development at cave lake state park

The Nevada Division of State Parks (NDSP) received a $221,312.50 Formula Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (CFDA 20.219 Recreational Trails Program) on February 25, 2025. The grant will fund the development of three new 0.80 mile trails, a trailhead, and renovations to an existing restroom facility at Cave Lake State Park in Nevada. Specific project activities include constructing the new trails, installing a new informational kiosk and trail map sign, and renovating the exterior and interior of the restroom building including new solar-powered electricity. The grant award will support NDSP's efforts to improve recreational trail infrastructure and accessibility at the state park.

Project description

The nevada division of state parks (NDSP) will develop three (3) new trails on the east shore of cave lake as well as a trailhead and repairs to the existing restroom facility. The total length of the three trails will be 0.80 miles and the trails will not exceed 5 feet in width with a decomposed granite or similar material suitable for accessible trails. The project will also fund a new informational kiosk & orientation trail map sign for the trailhead. The restroom facility repairs will renovation of the exterior including new siding, concrete work, all new interior fixtures (toilets, sinks, flooring), and a new solar system to provide electricity to the facility.