Kelsay valley / cline buttes trails

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Oregon Department of Transportation $156,887.70 on August 4, 2025, under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) to support trail infrastructure projects in Oregon. The grant funds heavy reconstruction of fire and storm-damaged trails near Kelsay Valley in the Umpqua National Forest, as well as construction of two new equestrian and hiking trails in the Cline Buttes area of central Oregon.

These projects align with the Recreational Trails Program's mandate to develop and maintain recreational trails serving both motorized and non-motorized users. The funding supports trail rehabilitation and new trail construction activities, which are core eligible uses under the program designed to enhance recreational access and infrastructure across diverse landscape types and user communities. As the state transportation agency designated to administer the program in Oregon, ODOT is responsible for project delivery and oversight of this formula grant allocation.

Project description

Heavy reconstruction of fire and storm-damaged trails near kelsay valley (umpqua national forest) and construction of two new equestrian/hiking trails in the cline buttes area of central oregon.