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About the Colby Mountain Recreation Project
The Colby Mountain Recreation Project is a collaborative effort that envisions 40 miles of new singletrack traversing a spectacular alpine landscape, welcoming a new generation of residents and visitors to seek adventure or a retreat from the world in this undiscovered corner of the Sierras. We need your help to write a new chapter of sustainable outdoor recreation in Jonesville, one that invests in protecting the pioneering spirit of this community and stewarding the natural beauty of the region for the next 150 years. 
What started as a concept for rebuilding rural economies that had been devastated by the 2018 Camp Fire through recreational tourism, the Colby Mountain Recreation Area has grown into a multi-faceted vision developed over months of stakeholder engagement. The conceptual design now incorporates forest health demonstration sites, environmental education facilities, day-use and emergency response amenities, and an extensive network of multi-use trails. With the support of the U.S. Forest Service, the project will effectively open up an underappreciated corner of the Lassen National Forest to outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.​

SUPPORT NEEDED: Please consider donating to the Colby Mountain Recreation Project!
Construction is underway on Colby Mountain;  your donation will yield a ready-to-ride trail. 
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What else is in the plan?
  • Construction of approximately 20 miles of new, singletrack, non-motorized trails leaving from the Jonesville Snow Park (full project will be ~36 miles)
  • Reconstruction and expansion of the Jonesville Snow Park parking lot
  • Reconstruction of the Humboldt Summit Trailhead and construction of an additional trailhead with vault-style toilets and picnic tables
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Project Documents

public_scoping_letter_colby_mountain_recreation_project.pdf
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proposed_actions_and_need.pdf
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appendix_a_colby_mountain_recreation_project_map.pdf
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appendix_b_trail_class_matrix.pdf
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Timeline
The Colby Mountain Recreation Project will move forward in four phases:
  • Phase 1 – Planning, layout, mapping, and stakeholder engagement (2020-2021)
  • Phase 2 – Environmental Planning: NEPA/CEQA documents and surveys 
  • Phase 3 – Construction of trails, educational facilities, and other site amenities (tentatively 2022-2025)
  • Phase 4 – Maintenance

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The History of Jonesville
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Supporters and Donors
Connected Communities
With funding from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy, this project is part of the Connected Communities initiative led by our friends at Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship. The Colby Mountain Recreation Project will eventually form the westernmost node of the 300-mile Lost Sierra Route connecting 15 mountain communities across the region. Establishing a trailhead in Jonesville creates a trans-Sierra trail connection sure to reward endurance athletes and adventurers of all stripes with spectacular views and unprecedented access through the Range of Light.

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