Placer County Lower Sawtooth Trailhead Improvement Project
Tahoe National Forest has accepted a Special Use Permit (SUP) application from the County of Placer, to improve the existing Lower Sawtooth Trailhead recreation site, and to manage the site for year-round recreational use for an initial period of 10
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Lower Sawtooth Trailhead is in the town of Truckee, CA. at the junction of Sawtooth Rd. (FS 06) and Thelin Drive in the Sierra Meadows neighborhood. The legal description of the project location is T 17 N, R 16 E, Section 22.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 09/16/2024 |
| Decision | 02/2025 (Estimated) |
| Implementation | 05/2025 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Decision Memo
Categorical Exclusion:
32.2 (3), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(3)
Special Authority:
Not Applicable / Other
Lead Management Unit:
Truckee Ranger District
Notice and Comment Regulation:
Not Subject to Regulations
Project Purpose:
Special Use Management
Project Activity:
Special Use Authorizations
Current Status:
Completed
Project Decision Information
Placer County Lower Sawtooth Trailhead Improvement Project
Decision Signed Date: 02/19/2025
Forests:
Tahoe National Forest
Districts:
Truckee Ranger District
States:
California
Counties:
Placer
Legal Land Description:
Not Applicable
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Casey Burns
10811 Stockrest Springs Road
Truckee, CA 96161
5305627837
Casey.Burns2@usda.gov
Last Updated: 3/31/2025