Corona City Council
August 16, 2023

TRAILS

CORONA, CALIFORNIA
AUGUST, 2023

TRAILS MASTER
PLAN

PHASE II

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

CORONA, CALIFORNIA
City of Corona
Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Moses Cortez, Parks, Trails, and Facilities
Manager
Brett Dawson, Trails Planner
Caroline J. Bustos, Park Planner
Anne Turner, Former Community Services
Director
Project Consultants
ALTA PLANNING+DESIGN
James Powell, PLA, Principal-in-Charge
Tim Bevins, Project Manager
Devan Gelle, Planner
Daniel Scheir, Designer
Samantha Hernandez, Designer
Trails Working Group
Arisha Ashraf
Josh Bates
Tanner Beard
Darrik Carlson
Omar Dandashi
Janki Dhamsania
John Donaldson
Paul Freiwald
Jacob Gantz
Ozzie Guzman
Dennis Hall
Sophia Hernandez
Holly Holmstrom
James Hong
Matthew Irey
Greg Keane
Kimberly Minesinger
Otilia Ornelas
Corey Rhoads
Austin Riley
Brian Ristow
Colby Rodriguez
Bobbie Rooney
Aaron Sappenfield
Cody Sisson
Daryl Walz-Jones
Danica Wickman
Darlene Williams
Dwight Woodward

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................ 4 Section 2 Current State of Trails and Plan Context ..................................................................................... 8 Section 3 Public Engagement........................................................................................................................ 40 Section 4 Comparison of Like Cities ............................................................................................................ 54 Section 5 Trail and Trailhead Guidelines .................................................................................................... 72 Section 6 Interior Trail Connections.............................................................................................................. 86 Section 7 The Big 5 Trails............................................................................................................................. 104 Section 8 Implementation ............................................................................................................................ 158

APPENDICES
A Phase I Trails Opportunities & Constraints.............................................................................. 174 B Comparison of Like Cities .......................................................................................................... 194 C Phase I TMP Interior Trails ......................................................................................................... 238 D Concept Designs......................................................................................................................... 292

TRAILS MASTER PLAN PHASE II
Section 1

INTRODUCTION
4 CORONA, CA

TRAILS MASTER PLAN PHASE II
5 The City of Corona Phase II Trails Master Plan
(TMP) builds upon the Phase I Trails Master
Plan created in 2021. The Phase II TMP reviews
proposed trails from the Phase I TMP and
identifies new opportunities to build on- and
off-street active transportation connections
for the residents of Corona. With the help of
community members and the Trails Working
Group, this Plan identifies popular trailheads
into the Cleveland National Forest (CNF)
and provides recommendations for improving
access to these trails and for formalizing trails
that have historically been accessed through
trespassing. This TMP also identifies connections
to destinations within the City via interior trail
circuits and prioritizes previously proposed trails
for the City to construct.

PROJECT OVERVIEW

PROJECT AREA
The City of Corona is located in western
Riverside County and borders Orange County
and San Bernardino County. The City limits
encompass nearly 40 square miles and are
home to more than 170,000 residents. Along
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Map 1. Project Area
with the recreational opportunities that come
with the City’s 394 acres of park space, the
City borders the northern end of the Cleveland
National Forest with connections to popular
existing trails like Skyline Trail.
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Our Values
We are Bold
• We challenge the status quo in our relentless
pursuit to rethink how we do business. We
are on a mission to innovate, modernize
services, and bring government into the 21st
century.

We are Humble
• Everyone has a role to play, and we find
purpose in doing our part. We own mistakes
and learn from them to become better. We
value feedback, embrace our vulnerabilities,
and take time to celebrate others.

We are Driven
• We have strong work ethic and tackle issues
head on, even the tough stuff. We anticipate
problems, develop creative solutions, and
push ourselves to be better.

We are Honest
• We strive to do what is right, not what is
easy. We keep our commitments and take
responsibility for the results, even if things go
wrong.

VALUES, VISION, AND GOALS
Members of the Trails Working Group
We are Kind
• No matter who you are or where you are
from, you’re welcome here. We embrace
diversity, treat people with dignity, and
genuinely care for others.

We are a Team
• We give voice to our community. We trust
and honor the process of collaboration. We
achieve more together.

Vision
• The Trails Master Plan Phase II will improve
connectivity to local destinations, close gaps
in the City’s trail system and increase safety
and accessibility to open spaces.
• Create a community where everyone can
thrive.

Goals
• Establish Corona as a “City of Trails”
• Preserve and improve trail access
• Accommodate the of various trail users and
stakeholders
• Establish standards and implementation
guidelines for trails
• Coordinate with partner jurisdictions

TRAILS MASTER PLAN PHASE II
7 New property acquisitions by the City of Corona may allow for expanded trail use Section 2

CURRENT STATE

OF TRAILS AND

PLAN CONTEXT
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TRAILS MASTER PLAN
9 This project builds upon several other planning
efforts by the City of Corona to improve trail
access and create more opportunities for
recreation within the City. Previous City plans
were used as a foundation for the development
of the Phase II TMP and are summarized in this
section.

City of Corona Plans Reviewed:
• Bicycle Master Plan
• Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Trails Master Inventory
• Phase I Trails Master Plan
In addition to previous planning efforts, this
section summarizes the opportunities and
constraints in improving or expanding the
trails network in the city. Existing conditions
information like land use data, transportation
infrastructure, and origin and destination analysis
findings are also included in this section.

SECTION OVERVIEW
City of Corona Bicycle Master
Plan (2001)
The 2001 Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) was a
master planning effort to develop a network of
safe bikeways within the City of Corona. The
BMP included recommendations for bikeway
facilities and supporting amenities such as
signage and bicycle parking. These planned
facilities are reconsidered as part of this Plan
to identify potential connections between key
destinations and the greater trail network.

Trails Master Inventory (2019)
The Trails Master Inventory (TMI) outlines all
existing trails and trailheads within the City of
Corona noting that some of the existing trails
are on undeveloped private property and
are not legally accessible. It also establishes
objectives and policies to support the City of
Corona’s goal of establishing and maintaining
a comprehensive pedestrian system of paths
and trails for the City’s residents. Some relevant
objectives and recommended policies include:

Objective 1. Identify trail use opportunities
within the city that connect with open space and
bikeways.
• Policy 1.1. Strive to connect multipurpose
trails to schools, local and regional parks,
residential neighborhoods, open space
areas, downtown, and other community
destinations in Corona.

Objective 2. Identify the location of bicycle
lanes and trail/pedestrian access ways to
properly plan for the continued connection for
the end user.
• Policy 2.1: Encourage the creation of a
multipurpose trail system for hiking, biking,
and equestrian use in areas commonly used
for these purposes, such as along washes,
creeks, drainage channels, hillsides, parks,
and other public use areas.
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residents with access to vehicles can drive to
at least one trail access point in ten minutes.

However, only two locations – Skyline Drive
and the Santa Ana River Trail – have designated
parking facilities. Active transportation access is
significantly more limited; most trails are located
near or outside city limits and there are limited
connections via the on-street bicycle network,
limiting the walking, bicycling, and rolling access
opportunities.
all of the points identified in the Trails Master
Inventory are formalized trailheads or on
publicly accessible land. There are 21 named
access points in and around Corona. Many
of the access points in the northern half of
Corona are beyond city limits but are commonly
accessed by Corona residents. Table 1
identifies the named 21 access points and if
they are formalized trailheads. There are only 3
formalized trailheads in Corona. The formalized
trailheads are ones with some type of trail
amenity at the access point, including signage,
maps, tables, or parking. These formalized
trailheads also are clearly accessible and not
closed off by gates or unmaintained foliage.

TRAILHEAD ACCESS
Map 2 shows trail access points and the
existing and proposed bikeway and trail
network. Some trails are directly served by
existing bicycle facilities or trails and additional
trailheads could be served by other previously
proposed walking and rolling projects. All
Objective 3. Promote the use of trail and
bicycle routes within the city.
• Policy 3.1: Consider numerous outlets to
make the city’s Trails Master Inventory plan
and bicycle plan easily accessible to the
public to increase public awareness.

Objective 4. New trails should be designed to
reflect the character and environment in which
they are located.
• Policy 4.2: Consider the establishment
of trailheads and/or staging areas with
parking spaces for newly created trails, to
the extent feasible; and if the opportunity
arises, incorporate trailheads and/or
staging areas into existing areas.

EXISTING TRAILHEADS
The TMI identified 46 trail access points
throughout the City of Corona and just outside
the City boundaries. However, many of these
trails are on private property and are not legally
accessible.

The majority of these access points are located
in the southern part of the city, however, not

TRAILS MASTER PLAN PHASE II
11 No. Trail Access Point Formalized
Trailhead
Within City
Limits
1 Chino Hills State Park No No
2 Coal Canyon No No
3 Doppler No No
4 Eagle Canyon No Yes
5 Eagle Glen / Bedford Motor
Way
No Yes
6 Eagle Road No Yes
7 Estelle Mt. Preserve / Harford
Spring
No No
8 Fresno Canyon Yes Yes
9 Fresno Canyon / Wardlow
Ridge
No Yes
10 Green River No Yes
11 Hagador Canyon Yes Yes
Table 1. Named Trailheads
No. Trail Access Point Formalized
Trailhead
Within City
Limits
12 Indian Truck Trail No No
13 Mabey Canyon No Yes
14 Main Street 1 No Yes
15 Main Street 2 No Yes
16 Mangular No Yes
17 Pumpkin Rock No No
18 Pumpkin Rock / Pikes Peak Park No No
19 Skinsuit No Yes
20 Skyline / Tin Mine Yes Yes
21 Santa Ana River Trail
(Green River Road)
Yes Yes
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Phase I Trails Master Plan (2021)
(Phase I TMP)
The Phase I TMP outlines existing conditions in
the City, including all existing trails, trailheads,
and active transportation facilities. The Plan
recommends 23 proposed trail alignments,
including multi-use paths, recreational trails, and
nature trails.

EXISTING AND PROPOSED

TRAIL TYPES
The Phase I TMP identified five types of trails
within Corona. Trail types vary based on the
environment they are built in (on/near or off of
public right-of-way) and the types of users they
can accommodate. Brief descriptions of the five
trail types are included below. Table 2 shows
the built and planned mileage of each trail type.
• Type 1 - Multi-use Path: A walking
and rolling facility with a separation buffer
adjacent to a roadway. These paths must
comply with the Caltrans Highway Design
Manual for Class I shared-use paths. Type
1 facilities allow pedestrians, all street-legal
bicycles, and other wheel mobility devices.
• Type 2 – Recreational Path: A
walking and rolling facility next to a
roadway. Recreational paths are typically
narrower than multi-use paths and
lack buffers or vertical separation from
roadways. These paths can have firm or
hard surfaces. Type 2 paths do not meet
Class I standards.
• Type 3 - Multi-use Trail: A walking
and rolling facility not next to a roadway.

These trails are typically found in open
spaces and near creeks, flood control
channels, parks, and rail lines. These facilities
must meet Class I and ADA standards.
• Type 4 – Recreational Trail: A
narrower walking and rolling facility not next
to a roadway. These facilities must maintain
a hard or firm surface but do not meet Class
I standards. Recreational trails can meet
ADA standards in some cases.
• Type 5 – Nature Trail: A narrow (less
than 6 feet wide), soft-surface trail that
can traverse steep slopes. ADA standards
require that efforts be made to make all
facilities accessible; however, there are
exceptions for trails going through sensitive
natural areas, areas with cultural resources,
and others.

Type 1 - Multi-use Path Type 2- Recreational Path

TRAILS MASTER PLAN PHASE II
13 Type 3 - Multi-use Trail Type 4- Recreational Trail Type 5- Nature Trail Trail/Path Type Existing Miles Planned Miles
Type 1 - Multi-use Path 2.37 4.3
Type 2 - Recreational Path 0 0
Type 3 – Multi-use Trail 1.16 3.4
Type 4 - Recreational Trail 4.71 18.8
Type 5 – Nature Trail 18.78 4.7
Total 27.02 31.2
Table 2. Existing and Proposed Trails/Paths
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EXISTING AND PROPOSED TRAILS AND TRAIL ACCESS POINTS
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EXI STI N G AN D PROPOSED TRAI LS
Trail Access Points

TRAILS MASTER PLAN PHASE II
15 PREVIOUSLY PROPOSED TRAILS
The Phase I TMP proposed 23 new trail
alignments within the City limits. Table 3 and
Map 2 detail the proposed trails from the
Project No. Segment Name From To Trail Type(s) Trail Length (mi.) 1 Green River Road Multi-use Path SR-91 EB Ramp Paseo Grande 1,2 3.0 2 Palisades Drive Multi-use Path Green River Road Serfas Club Drive 1 1.7 3 Palisades Drive Nature Trail Palisades Drive Green River Road 2,5 2.1 4 West Corona Metrolink Path and Trail
Connection
Pomona Road Ontario Avenue 2,3,4 3.0
5 Sixth Street to Skyline Multi-use Trail
Connection
Lincoln Avenue & D Street Foothill Parkway 3 3.7
6 Mangular Park Multi-use Trail
Connection
Corona HS Baseball Fields /
Project #5
Ontario Avenue 3 1.1
7 Lincoln Park Path and Trail Connection Project #5 Ontario Avenue 1,2,3 0.9 8 Ontario Avenue Cross-Town Recreational
Path
Manzanita Road Vesper Circle / Project #12 2 2.5
9 Mabey Canyon Wash Recreational Trail Mangular Avenue Border Avenue 4 0.5 Table 3. Recommended Trails, Phase I TMP
Phase I TMP. The Phase II TMP evaluates and
prioritizes the following proposed trail network
in Section 6.
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Project No. Segment Name From To Trail Type(s) Trail Length (mi.) 10 Corona Main Metrolink Connection -
Main Street Multi-use and Recreational
Path
Grand Boulevard Ontario Avenue 2 1.8
11 Corona Main Metrolink Connection -
Trail-to-Rail Recreational Path
Sixth Street Rimpau Avenue / Project #12 2 1.7
12 Eastern Corona Multi-use Trail Quarry Street / Project #11 Upper Drive 3 3.5 13 Foothill Parkway Multi-use Path Extension
(Butterfield Trail Alignment)
Skyline Road Trailhead El Cerrito Sports Park driveway 1 4.6 14 I-15 Undercrossing Multi-use Path Meyer Circle Wrightwood Road 1 0.5 15 Neighborhood Destination Path and Trail
Connection
Hidden Valley Parkway Main Street (gap on Corona
Avenue e/o I-15)
1,3,4 0.6
16 North Corona Cross-Town Path and Trail
Connection
Lincoln Avenue Harrison Street 1,3 2.0
17 Neighborhood Transportation Multi-use
Trail Connection
Lincoln Avenue River Road 3 0.3
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Path
Country Club Lane / Second
Street
Pomona Road 1,2,3 2.0
19 Rincon Street Multi-use Path Bowdoin Street Lincoln Avenue 1 2.0 20 Auburndale Street Multi-use Path Rincon Street Palos Verdes Drive 1 0.3 21 Butterfield Park Trail Loop Rincon Street Stagecoach Drive 2,4,5 3.5 22 Neighborhood Recreational Trail
Opportunities
Multiple between Rincon Street
& River Road
Multiple between Rincon Street
& River Road
3,4,5 3.6
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Connection
Railroad Street Future SART Staging Area 1 0.2
Recommended Trails, TMP Phase 1 Continued

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17 City of Corona Parks and
Recreation Master Plan (2023)
The Parks and Recreation Master Plan includes
a Needs Assessment which notes deficiencies
in Corona’s recreation system based on health
factors from the California Healthy Places
Index (HPI) (Map 3). The assessment included
community outreach which showed that
building more trails is a top investment priority
for residents. The assessment also identified
locations where residents are not within a tenminute walk to parks or recreation facilities and recommends increasing the number of trailheads
and trail access points in the City to help close
these gaps. The Parks and Recreation Master
Plan will work together with this Phase II TMP to
expand trail access in Corona.

Opportunities & Constraints
As identified in the TMI, a key goal of the City
of Corona’s Trails Master Plan is to minimize
impacts on residential neighborhoods, natural
habitats, wildlife, and cultural resources. Land
use near a trail can create opportunities for a
trail to connect to key destinations, but it can
also limit how far a trail can travel without
impacting residential neighborhoods. At
streets near each trail there are opportunities
to install bicycle and pedestrian facilities to
connect to the trail. These opportunities will be
further explored in Corona’s updated Bicycle
Master Plan which is currently in development.

These facilities are particularly important near
trails in disadvantaged communities. There
are also opportunities in Corona’s landscape
maintenance districts to improve the City’s trail
network.

Detailed information about the current state
of trails throughout the City, including their
opportunities and constraints, can be found in
Appendix A.

The following pages will identify specific factors
affecting the expansion of trails and trailheads
throughout Corona.

ACCESS TO TRAILS AND TRAILHEADS
Many of the trail access points identified in the
TMI are not legally accessible to the public due
to their locations on private property, and some
of the trails within the Cleveland National Forest
are user-created and unauthorized. This Plan
will focus on access to the most popular trails
in Corona and the Cleveland National Forest
including Skyline Trail, the Bedford Motorway,
Eagle Canyon, Fresno Canyon, and the Santa
Ana River Trail. Additionally, while some of the
identified trails in the TMI are not accessible
or usable as trails, there are opportunities
to have these alignments function as active
transportation corridors that connect to adjacent
bikeways or flood control channels. Bikeway
connections to trails will be explored in the future
Corona Bicycle Master Plan update.

Current amenities at Corona’s trailheads
and trail access points are limited. There are
opportunities to add amenities based on a trail’s
surrounding context such as the availability of
land, terrain, vegetation, maintenance, and
utilities. Improving amenities at trailheads can
help promote the trail network, provide safety
information, and educate visitors about the
history of the trail and land. Trails near parks
can utilize existing park resources like restrooms,
water fountains, rest areas, and parking.
18 CORONA, CA

NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACTS
While trails and trailheads provide numerous
benefits to the quality of life of residents and
visitors, the increased presence of people
moving through areas can also create some
negative impacts. Without many trailhead
amenities throughout the network, some of
these problems can be exacerbated; especially
around the most popular trails. Some residents
may have issues with the impacts of lights (new
street or trail lights) or sounds (from people
passing through), and others may have personal
safety concerns about living next to a trailhead.

There may also be traffic and parking impacts to
increased trailhead use. Providing comfortable
active transportation options to the trailheads
can help mitigate these potential problems.

Improving active transportation facilities in the
city also creates a more equitable transportation
system, giving residents and visitors options
to visit other destinations and services in
Corona without the need for a vehicle.

Current bicycle facilities are shown in Map 4.

Recommendations in this Plan build on Phase I of
the TMP to further expand multi-modal options. A cyclist rides along Skyline Drive Trail The CalEnviroScreen tool (Map 5) is used to
identify communities that face disproportionate
pollution burdens compared to other census
tracts in California. The tool considers factors
like smog pollution, diesel vehicle pollution, and
drinking water contamination, alongside health
factors like rates of asthma and cardiovascular
disease, poverty, and unemployment to create
a percentile score. For grant purposes, the
state considers communities that score higher
than 75% as disadvantaged. The City center of
Corona scored the highest with scores between
86%-92%, indicating these areas are classified
as disadvantaged. As shown in Map 6, these
disadvantaged areas also are furthest from
existing trail access points, making it difficult
to access these trails without a vehicle. It is
important to provide trail access to these areas
to ensure all residents can enjoy Corona’s
trail network.

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CORONA, CA

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
(LMDS)
Landscape maintenance districts (LMDs) are
special districts formed by a city to fund the
operation and maintenance of landscaping
in locations like parks, planted parkways, and
medians. LMDs offer an opportunity to use less
traditional types of open space for trails. Several
parks and planted parkways in Corona can be
used for new trails or trailheads that connect to
existing or proposed trails. Map 7 shows the
existing LMDs in Corona.

Entrance to LMD trail on Mountain Gate Drive
LMD between residential developments on Canyon Crest Drive Map 7. Landscape Maintenance Districts

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26 CORONA, CA

BUTTERFIELD TRAIL
The Butterfield Trail is a proposed trail through
Temescal Valley to Corona. The trail will connect
to the Murrieta Creek Regional Trail at the
southern end, and to the Santa Ana River Trail at
the northern end. The City of Corona was a part
of the Butterfield Overland Trail Project in 2015
which included regional partners to plan the
trail alignment. The alignment follows Ontario
Avenue from El Cerrito Road eventually reaching
the Santa Ana River Trail and connecting to
several trails that are recommended in the
Phase I TMP. The 2015 Project also identifies an
alternative alignment along Foothill Parkway
which connects to popular trails like the Skyline
Drive Trail and the Fresno Canyon Trail. A
portion of the alternative alignment is complete
on Foothill Parkway between the Skyline Drive
trailhead and Paseo Grande.

Saint Louis, MO
Memphis, TN
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SEPTEMBER 2015
The City of Corona was a part of the Butterfield Overland Trail Project in 2015

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27 Map 8. Butterfield Trail

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NEWLY ACQUIRED CITY LAND
Skyline: The City of Corona recently acquired
a new parcel of land adjacent to the Skyline
Drive trail. This parcel includes an expansive
area directly adjacent to the residential
community south of West Foothill Parkway that
provides space for a new trailhead, structure,
or accessible natural space with or without
designated parking. Conceptual design for
this newly acquired parcel is explored later in
Section 7.

Oxbow: Corona is in an agreement to accept
post development, a 25 acre portion of the
Mountain View Golf Course. The course has
been unused for nearly 15 years and the land
has remained vacant. This parcel could be
used as a staging area for Fresno Canyon and
Skyline Drive.

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MAIN STREET EXPECTED TRAIL

DEVELOPMENT
The City has set development conditions for an
upcoming development near Main Street and
Ibbetson Street. These conditions require the
developer to preserve the existing Main Street
rural access road and to dedicate a trail from
the access road into the Cleveland National
Forest. The developer will also formalize a street
connection from Main Street to Ibbetson Street.

This will connect residents in the neighborhood
east of Malaga Street to the Main Street trail
without having to use Upper Drive. Development
conditions also include preserving a portion
of the land to the Riverside County Regional
Conservation District.

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Origin and Destination Analysis
Origin and destination analyses use data to
determine from where people start their trip to
reach a certain destination. These analyses can
provide insight into trip patterns, popular routes,
and the days and times when trips to a certain
destination are the busiest. These analyses were
conducted for select locations within the city that
currently support or would support trail use and
active transportation.

SKYLINE DRIVE TRAILHEAD
To examine overall trip activity to/from the
Skyline Trailhead, analysis was conducted using
location-based data for the entire year of 2021.

Results from the analysis showed that most trips
to the Skyline Drive Trailhead occurred during
January-March. Most visitors accessed the
trailhead on the weekend and during the hours
of 6AM to noon.
74% of the total trips to Skyline Drive originated
from Corona or from neighboring cities, and
55% of the total visitors are estimated to live
within Corona (Figure 1 and Map 11). These
findings demonstrate the local-serving nature of
the trailhead. Community members continually
marked Skyline Drive as the most popular trail
in the City. Therefore, it is likely that the other
trailheads in the City are also mainly serving
local visitors.

Further detailed information about the results
from the Skyline analysis can be found on page
109.

Figure 1. Home Locations among Visitors of Skyline Drive Trailhead Within the Rest of Riverside County
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METROLINK STATIONS
An origin and destination analysis was also
completed for the Metrolink stations in Corona
to determine how many visitors could potentially
use Corona’s trail system to access these
transit stations. Data from 343 pedestrians and
cyclists showed which routes they used to get to
and from the Metrolink stations over the course
of the year 2021. This data is useful in showing
which proposed trail alignments from the Phase
I TMP are already being used by cyclists and
pedestrians in Corona. Results in Map 12 show
a yellow highlight around the trails were used
by cyclists and pedestrians to reach the station
during the study period. The thicker the yellow
line is around the proposed trail alignment, the
more it was used.

The most used proposed trail is the Rincon
multi-use path. This proposed trail follows Rincon
Street from Stagecoach Park to Lincoln Avenue.

It is likely that mostly cyclists are using this route.

Rincon Street has existing Class II bike lanes
and Class III bike routes, but does not have
continuous sidewalk.

The second most used Phase I TMP proposed
trail to reach the Metrolink Stations in Corona
is the West Corona Metrolink Path. This trail
connects directly to the West Corona Metrolink
Station. Currently, this location has Class II
bike lanes on Auto Center Drive. The proposed
trail for this segment is a Type 2 hard surface
recreational trail.

The third most-used Phase I TMP proposed
trail is the Palisades Drive multi-use path. This
proposed segment connects to Green River
Road and Serfas Club Drive. Palisades Drive
currently has a Class II bike lane and no
sidewalks.

This origin and destination analysis provides
insight into the alignments that community
members are already using to reach everyday
destinations. As these trails are implemented in
the future, they will provide a safer, off-street
alternative to riding in a bike lane or walking in
areas without pedestrian infrastructure.

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POPULATION DENSITY
Map 13 shows 2019 population density in
Corona by census tract. Most of the population
density is in the center and northeast areas of
the City, with lower population density by the
airport and in the southeast. Population densities
are slightly lighter along the southern border and
the CNF. Providing safe trails through Corona’s
denser population areas to Skyline Drive and
to other population trailheads in the CNF may
increase the number of residents that choose
to use active transportation to reach these
trailheads.

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Trails to Transit Program Options
Whenever possible, Corona’s interior trail
network should offer connections to the City’s
greater active transportation network and to
transit. In Corona, regional transit stops are
located in the northern section of the city and
include the Corona Transit Center, the West
Corona Metrolink Station, and the North Main
Metrolink Station. All three transit stations include
designated parking structures and/or parkand-ride locations that can be utilized by trail users. Opportunities to create new connections
and strengthen existing connections to these
locations is evaluated as part of this Plan.

Existing and Planned Transit
Routes
Existing transit routes are concentrated in the
north, east and west portion of the City. This
makes it difficult to access some of the City’s
most popular trails in the south via transit (Map
14).

At the time of this Plan’s writing, the City of
Corona is in the process of expanding its transit
route network. In addition to providing improved
transit coverage and service, one of the goals
of expanding this network is to provide access
to trailheads. Potential improvements include
microtransit zones which encompass popular
trailheads like Skyline Drive and Fresno Canyon.

North Main Metrolink Station
West Corona Metrolink Station
Map 14. Regional Transit and Rail Lines
39 TRAILS MASTER PLAN II
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ENGAGEMENT
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TRAILS MASTER PLAN PHASE II
41 Trails Working Group
To ensure the project team understood the
realities of existing trails and trail access within
Corona, a group of passionate residents and
regular trail users created a Trails Working
Group (TWG). The City and project team
frequently collaborated with these stakeholders
throughout the course of the Phase II TMP. At
each of the six meetings, the City and project
team met with the TWG to provide project
updates and hear input from community members
about specific trail and trail access issues in
Corona. Additionally, members of the TWG
identified potential trail alignments and assisted
in weighting the criteria for the proposed trail
prioritization detailed in Section 6.

OUTSIDE AGENCIES
Six TWG meetings were held with
representatives from County and State agencies
including The Riverside County Flood Control &
Water Conservation District, Riverside County
Transportation Department, Riverside County
Regional Parks & Open Space District, and
United State Forest Service.

Meeting with outside agencies provided the
project team and TWG with insight into projects
happening in adjacent jurisdictions and within
the City that will influence trail routes and trail
access around the City. TWG members were
offered a direct line of communication with
outside agencies during these meetings to raise
issues relating to access to existing trails and the
creation of new trails on land currently not within
the City of Corona’s jurisdiction.

SECTION OVERVIEW
Public engagement throughout the TMP planning
process helped ensure that the project team
met the and desires of community members in
Corona. The type of engagement varied to hear
feedback from different residents across the City.

A community survey allowed any community
member to give their opinion on Corona’s
current trail system, and what they would like
the City to do to improve the trails. The project
team also formed a Trails Working Group to
work collaboratively with passionate residents
and trail users. This Plan’s public engagement
helped shape the recommended improvements
to popular trailheads and informed the trails
prioritization process.
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RIVERSIDE COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL
& WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
(RCFC)
Within the City of Corona, there are several
open-air flood control channels under the
jurisdiction of RCFC. Historically, RCFC has
entered into agreements with other cities in
Riverside County to allow cities to build trails
along flood control channels. Maintaining
access for RCFC to do routine maintenance on
their infrastructure is crucial when considering
building a trail. RCFC open channels that may
be suitable for future trails are detailed in Map

15. The process for the City of Corona to build a
trail along a RCFC channel can require many
months of legal review. The maintenance of a
trail would require an agreement to be created
between the City and RCFC for licensee
maintenance responsibility:

Master Agreement (12-24 months)
• The City of Corona will need to create
a master maintenance agreement (MA)
with RCFC. The MA will establish the City
of Corona as an approved licensee and
moves the City closer to constructing,
operating, and maintaining public use trails
located on RCFC property. The MA must be
approved by The Riverside County Board of
Supervisors.

Specific Facility License Exhibit (6-9
months)
• After establishing an MA, each segment of
trail proposed along an RCFC flood control
channel will require an Specific Facility
License Exhibit (SFLE). The SFLE is pursuant
to the provisions of the overarching MA,
and establishes which parcels owned in fee
by RCFC the City would like to construct a
public use trail on.

Some open channels operated by RCFC are
located on land where RCFC has acquired an
easement to construct, operate, and maintain
their infrastructure. Areas with layered easements
are more difficult to acquire the rights to build
and maintain public use trails. For this reason,
proposed trails along open channels that RCFC
owns in fee should be prioritized.

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45 RIVERSIDE COUNTY

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
(RCTD)
The RCTD is responsible for maintaining Skyline
Road from the Corona boundary to the Orange
County line. RCTD’s maintenance of Skyline
stops at the county line and the Orange County
section of Skyline has been blocked off. There
is an opportunity for coordination between
RCTD and Orange County when it comes to the
maintenance of Skyline.

While Skyline is considered a limited-access
road (used by USFS/maintenance vehicles,
and easement owners), RCTD recognizes that
the road is frequently used by trail users for
hiking through the Cleveland National Forest.

The County maintains and operates along
Skyline Road under a prescriptive right of way
agreement, meaning that what is maintained is
under the jurisdiction of the County.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL

PARK AND OPEN-SPACE DISTRICT
(RIVCOPARKS)
RivCoParks does not maintain any parks or
open-space directly within or surrounding the
City of Corona, however, the County agency
will oversee operations and maintenance of the
Santa Ana River Trail (SART) that crosses into
and runs along the border of Corona.

The SART is a multi-use trail that when completed
will span more than 100 miles between San
Bernardino and Orange County. About 60%
of the SART is existing, but most of the 12.8 mile
section through Prado Basin along Corona’s
northern border is currently unbuilt. Due to the
complex ecological conditions and sensitive
habitat along this stretch of the Santa Ana River,
the environmental review process has slowed
down development. The City of Corona has a
valuable opportunity to create access to the
SART both at the eastern and western ends of
the City’s northern border.

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TWG Meeting April 2023
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UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE (USFS)
The Cleveland National Forest is under the
jurisdiction of the United States Forest Service
(USFS). In an effort to understand the operations
and maintenance of trails within the Cleveland
National Forest, a representative for the USFS
was invited to meet with the trails working
group. The City of Corona’s previous Trails
Master Inventory (TMI) identified a number
of trails and trailheads that connect into the
Cleveland National Forest. Several trails, like
Skyline and Bedford Motorway, identified
in the TMI are acknowledged by the USFS
as formal trails/roads, however, many were
not formally recognized. The USFS noted that
some of the trails identified were created as fire
breaks, and in some cases their steep slopes
are not conducive with trail use due to the
potential for erosion. Map 16 details the trails
acknowledged as formal trails by the USFS.

As it relates to access into the Cleveland
National Forest, the USFS does not have a
preference on where access into the forest
should be formalized, as long as the connection
is to an officially recognized USFS trail. From
a maintenance perspective, the USFS does
not see an issue with formalizing access to the
Cleveland National Forest from the City, which
will likely bring more trail users onto USFS land.

However, the USFS is hesitant to direct users
to trails that are not authorized USFS trails.

Unofficial trails with the Cleveland National
Forest do not have official infrastructure and
the potential environmental, hydrological,
and biological impacts from increased use is
unknown.

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Trails Working Group Input Map
TWG members helped review and evaluate
Phase I TMP trails in Corona using an interactive
map. This map allowed TWG members to leave
comments about trails that are well-used, rarely,
used, or trails that need improvements. This map
also allowed participants to identify potential
areas for new trails or trails that should be
extended.

The TWG identified 28 potential new trail
alignments. Several of these alignments were
requested to connect to Big 5 trails including
to the Santa Ana River Trail and the Bedford
Motorway. Other comments requested access
into open areas in the city such as the area west
of Lake Matthews.

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Community Survey
The project team invited residents to complete
an online Qualtrics survey that asked questions
about how residents use the trails in Corona and
what types of improvements would encourage
them to hike on the trail more frequently. The
survey was offered on the City’s website. Paper
surveys were distributed during community
events like the Hagador Cleanup Event in
March 2023. While survey respondents at
these type of trail events may be biased in favor
for expanding Corona’s trails network, these
residents are likely also those that would be
using the trails network in the future. In total the
survey reached over 900 community members.

When asked how often they use the hiking trails
in Corona, the majority of respondents said
that they use the trails more than 10 times per
year, and most had visited a hiking trail in the
past month or the past week from the survey
date. Additionally, when respondents were
asked about which type of active transportation
options they have used in Corona, most
respondents said they have hiked on nature
trails but had not biked in the city or used public
transportation (Figure 2). Respondents were
asked to rate different elements of Corona’s
trails. Respondents found the availability
and quality of the city walking trails and the
nature trails to be average. However, more
respondents rated the nature trails as excellent
compared to the walking trails. (Figure 3)
It is important to note that respondents may
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could do to improve its trails. Respondents left
hundreds of comments with suggestions for the
City. Some of the most popular suggestions
included:
• Better maintenance on the trails, including
more frequent trash pickup and regular
vegetation maintenance.
• Creating better pedestrian and cyclist
access to trails, including in the Cleveland
National Forest.
• Provide designated parking areas for
popular trails.
• Enhance trailheads with maps, mileage
information, and amenities like vending
machines and restrooms.
• Create separate bicycle trails and include
bike amenities at trailheads like bike parking
and fix-it stations.
• Build more trails in the City and finish
incomplete trails like the Santa Ana River
Trail.

Figure 3. Rate Corona’s Trails
Survey results came from community members
throughout the City, but were concentrated
in the 92882 zip code which borders on the
Cleveland National Forest. Map 18 shows
survey responses by zip code.
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55 As Corona works to grow its trail network
the project team looked at other Southern
Californian cities similar to Corona to glean
best practices for promoting and maintaining
the trail network, and how other cities’ policies
and infrastructure work to construct new trails
and provide access to existing trails for residents
and visitors. The following section summarizes
the comparison findings. Detailed information
about each of the cities studied can be found in
Appendix B.

Cities Reviewed:
• The City of Riverside
• The City of Laguna Beach
• The City of Santa Clarita
• The Unincorporated Area of Altadena
• The City of Temecula

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Summary
Previous Plans:
• City of Riverside Park and Recreation
Master Plan Update (2003)
• Riverside County Comprehensive Trails Plan
(2018)
• Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Master Plan (2020)
• Trails Master Plan (2021)
Miles of Existing Trails:
• 31 miles of multi-purpose trails (this does not
include paved Class I shared-use paths, or
internal park trails)
Miles of Planned Trails:
• 67
Riverside’s existing trail network is focused
in its parks and along the Santa Ana River.

The City’s website makes it easy for visitors to
understand the types of trails available in the
City. The website highlights Signature Trails
which have historical or cultural significance in
the City, and Park Loops, which are concrete
or decomposed granite for easy walking. The
City distributes activity guides every season
filled with information about parks programming
and park amenities, including information about
which parks have trail access. Riverside is also
home to several County-owned parks and
trails like Box Springs Reserve and Sycamore
Canyon Wilderness which have more extensive
programming and amenities.

CITY OF RIVERSIDE

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57 Above: This aerial of the Sycamore Canyon Wilderness Park entrance shows parking, a nature center, picnic tables and park information boards.

Below: The Hidden Valley Wilderness Area, a pay to park facility, features benches, equestrian posts, bicycle racks, picnic areas, informational signage and a nature center. Visitors can access the Santa Ana River Trail from this area, or walk on the nature trails. 58 CORONA, CA
Summary
Previous Plans:
• Land Use Element (2012)
• Landscape and Scenic Highways Element
(2018)
Miles of Existing Trails:
• 40 (Laguna Coast Wilderness Park)
• 30 (Aliso and Woods Canyons Wilderness
Park)
Laguna Beach has excellent resources for
visitors who want to visit the trails in the City. The
Visit Laguna Beach website encourages visitors
to visit some of the most popular trails and parks
in the area and has detailed blog posts about
the points of interest along the trails. The City
takes pride in its history of its residents protecting
the open space in the City and the creation of its
parks and nature reserves. Most of the trails in or
adjacent to the City are managed by Orange
County or by the State which has resulted in
well-branded, easily accessible trails with
amenities and regular programming. Free trolley
rides and the City’s walkability encourage
visitors to travel without a vehicle, however, there
is no direct service to these parks with trails.

CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH

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59 Left: Wayfinding in Aliso and Woods Wilderness Park points to popular destinations like this post navigating to the car wreck. These posts also indicate the difficulty level of the trail, and the type of trail (hiking, biking, and/or equestrian). Right: This OC Parks branded informational sign shows a trail map, park hours, and park rules at Laguna Coast Wilderness Park.
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Summary
Previous Plans:
• Santa Susana Mountains Trails Master Plan
(2018)
• Citywide Beautification Master Plan (2001)
Miles of Existing Trails:
• 100+
Santa Clarita is home to over 100 miles of trails
and paths. Multi-use trails cross the City and
expand through the open space surrounding
the City. Paseos, or neighborhood paths are
extensive in some places in Santa Clarita,
making walking and biking as convenient
as driving to local destinations. The City has
smartphone apps and well-designed websites
specific to the hiking and biking trails in the area,
with interactive features that make navigating
to and on the trails an easy experience. Most
trailheads have free access to amenities and
consistent, effective branding. Visitors traveling
from outside of the City can take the Metrolink
into the City and residents and visitors can easily
access the trailheads in the City through the bus
system or the on-demand ride app Go! Santa
Clarita.

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA

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61 Tools like the Agents of Discovery game encourage residents to visit their City parks and learn about the surrounding nature and City history.

Branded signage indicates the trail is in City open space. 62 CORONA, CA
Summary
Previous Plans:
• Altadena Community Visioning Process
(2012)
Altadena is an unincorporated area of Los
Angeles County near the Angeles National
Forest and the San Gabriel Mountains. The trails
in the community are owned by the County
and the US Forest Service, which each have
their own system for maintenance, wayfinding,
events, and fees. The Altadena Crest Trail,
owned by the County, lies along much of
the northern perimeter of the community and
connects to many of the other trails in the area.

Altadena’s trail network is concentrated in one
area of the community, so visitors have several
trail options depending on their preferred
intensity and trail length, and the popularity of a
trail on a given day.

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63 Other than the Eaton Canyon Nature Center and trailhead, most of the trailheads in Altadena do not have any amenities, such as this location which only has a signpost for the Altadena Crest Trail.

The Altadena Crest Trail is accessible from several trailheads in the community and has signage and maps at key points.

Despite the smaller size of the trailheads in Altadena, they are all well signed, at both the trailhead itself, and the streets leading to the trailhead.
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Summary
Previous Plans:
• Multi-use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan
(2016)
Miles of Existing Trails:
• 110+ miles of bicycle trails
Unlike the other cities included in this review,
Temecula has a cyclist-focused trail system. Bike
paths travel throughout the City, and through
neighborhoods on paved paths, nature trails,
and low-stress roadways which residents can
use for recreation and transportation. Long
recreational trails also go through Temecula
Valley, a rural tourist area known for its wineries.

Many of these bike paths can also be used by
pedestrians, and some even by equestrians.

There are active organizations in Temecula that
advocate for better, more connected trails, and
the City works with neighboring jurisdictions
to create connected regional trails, like the
Murietta Creek Trail. Although the trail system is
useful for residents, it may be difficult for visitors
to navigate the City’s trails, as they have limited
branding, signage, and wayfinding. The City
is also geographically close to County and
Federally owned trail systems in the Cleveland
National Forest, but lacks transportation
connections to these areas, making them
inaccessible without a vehicle.

CITY OF TEMECULA

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65 Above: This path on Wolf Creek Drive features exercise stations. Below: Some trails in Temecula are along parks, like the Temecula Creek Trail. The park has parking spaces, a playground, and picnic area (Photo credit: Shawna Sarnowski Photography). 66 CORONA, CA
While there is accessible and detailed
information about the Trails Master Plan,
it is difficult to find information about the
existing trails in the City via the City website
or otherwise. According to the first phase
of the Trails Master Plan, there are popular
access points to the existing trails in Corona,
however they do not have trailhead amenities
or parking lots, making some of them difficult to
find. Community members have also noted the
lack of branding and wayfinding signage on
Corona’s trails. Adding better signage to the
City trails can reinforce to users that they are on
the correct path as well as providing information
about trail mileage, nearby wildlife, and points
of interest. Like nearby cities, Corona can host
guided hikes for different groups like children,
older adults, and those interested in educational
tours. These programs coupled with trailhead
amenities and clearer trail branding may
encourage residents and visitors to use the trail
network in Corona. These recommendations are
further discussed in Section 5.

CITY OF CORONA

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67 The Skyline Drive Trail is one of the most popular trails in Corona, however the trailhead only features a small sign and garbage can.

There is only street parking available at this trailhead. 68 CORONA, CA
Developers are required to comply with
development conditions prior to the issuance of
a building permit. These conditions can range
from landscaping requirements to the construction
of transportation systems near the development.

Alternatively, cities may provide an option for
a developer to pay an in-lieu fee in which the
developer pays for the future implementation of
the conditional resource.

The purpose of conditional development related
to trails in Corona is to maintain access to existing
trailheads and to expand the trail network where
possible. This section reviews policies employed
by neighboring cities that require conditions or
fees from developers for trail implementation and
maintenance. More details about development
policies in Corona and the like cities can be
found in Appendix B.

Development Policies in Corona
The City of Corona has historically not required
that developers meet a condition to develop or
maintain trails in new developments, nor have
developers been required to pay in-lieu fees for
trails. At times, however, trail access/building
agreements between the City and developers
have been made on a case-by-case basis. The
City does require developers to pay a parkland
and open space fee, or a Quimby fee, which
requires developers to pay an impact fee for
the construction of parks, recreation, and open
space facilities. However, these fees only pay
for park amenities and do not fund trails.

While having few development conditions
in the City of Corona may have attracted
developers in the past, as the City grows,
conditions should be established to keep trails
accessible, including keeping access open to
the trailheads on land that may be developed,
and ensuring parking spaces near trailheads are
available and usable to the public. There has
been historical discussion about implementing
development conditions in Corona. In the
TMI, the plan notes that some of the identified
existing trails are located on undeveloped
private property, and suggests that the City can
consider integrating or establishing pedestrian
access to these trails in future development.

The need for these conditions became evident
during the Skyline Heights development process
in 2016. A group of concerned residents
launched a petition to block the development of
the housing project, known as Skyline Heights,
which would annex 395 acres south of Foothill
Parkway between Trudy Way and Paseo
Grande. Residents were concerned about
access to the popular Skyline Drive Trailhead
and other trails in the area. The developer
worked with these advocates and agreed to
maintain public access to Skyline Drive Trail, as
well as agreeing to fund a Trails Master Plan. If
the City does not create conditions or fees for
future development, the City may face further
trail access issues.

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69 Policy Comparison
In order to understand trail development
condition options, the 5 like cities were also
reviewed for their development requirements. In
general, cities may require developers to pay an
impact fee, while others may require a donation
of land or permanent right-of-way rights to
public spaces like trails. As an alternative to the
land dedication, cities may also offer an in-lieu
fee option in which the developer pays a fee
based on the size and type of development to
offset the cost of trail development elsewhere in
the city.

Residents walk along Skyline Drive Trail
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CITY OF RIVERSIDE
The City of Riverside requires developers to
pay a $78 per acre trails development fee
prior to issuing a building permit. These fees
are deposited into a City trails fund which can
be used for the acquisition and development
of trails. A developer can apply for a reduction
in the impact fee if the developer donates land
to the City. However, the land must be situated
where there is already a proposed City Trail.

CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
The City of Laguna Beach offers an in-lieu park
and recreation fee, which requires developers
to dedicate land or pay an in-lieu fee, or
both, for parks and recreation. The amount
of land dedicated depends on the size of
the development, and the amount of land
designated for open space as determined in
the General Plan. If the development does not
include land designated in the General Plan, the
developer must pay a fee as determined in the
City municipal code.

A condition of approval for coastal
development requires the developer to provide
the public with permanent access to recreation
on the shoreline, including trail access. In
general, the City requires developers to include
parking as a condition of development. There
is a special provision for this parking condition,
which allow the developer to reduce the
typical parking standards if the proposed use
for the development will encourage alternative
transportation modes. However, this special
provision cannot be used if the reduced parking
requirement would adversely impact public
access to beaches, parks, open spaces, or trails.

CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
Santa Clarita requires developers to dedicate
land for parkland or pay an in-lieu fee
depending on the number of persons per unit
and the number of units in the development. For
developments in special districts, developers
must provide equestrian and pedestrian trails
as planned by the district, and existing trail
access must remain accessible. Within these
special districts, a maintenance association
must be established to maintain the trails in the

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71 development for developments greater than
4 dwelling units and all new commercial and
industrial development.

UNINCORPORATED LOS ANGELESALTADENA
Altadena is in a Community Standards District
within unincorporated Los Angeles County.

In order to receive a conditional use permit,
developers must improve existing trail right-ofway and trailheads to ensure their ongoing use.

Within the County’s general Community-Wide
Development Standards, the code requires
the protection of trails to be considered to the
maximum extent possible. The County also
requires dedicated parkland or an in-lieu fee
per the Quimby Act and the Los Angeles County
Planning Division and Public Works Department
require additional fees to be paid to the
Department of Parks and Rec for any projects
that include publicly dedicated trails.

CITY OF TEMECULA
New developments in Temecula that include
the plans of any street, trail, or bicycle path
as shown in the General Plan, Specific Plan,
or any other supplemental document must be
dedicated to the City. The right-of-way shall
be provided to the City for the construction of
new trails or improvements to existing trails and
bicycle paths. Property owners which have
public trails on their property must maintain the
trail section, removing vegetation, garbage, and
debris. Similarly to the other cities, Temecula
requires that developers dedicate land or pay
an in-lieu fee for parkland.

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72 TRAILS MASTER PLAN PHASE II
73 The following section provides examples of the
types of improvements that the City can make
on its interior trail circuits and at trailheads to
trails that travel through the Cleveland National
Forest. Every trail and trailhead has different
needed improvements. Smaller, interior trails
may only need a few trailhead amenities
and simple wayfinding signage. Larger trails
that have a more regional draw may require
much larger scale amenities to account for
a higher volume of visitors. For interior trails
that act as connections to City destinations,
active transportation access may be key in
encouraging people to walk and bike for local
trips. In contrast, trails situated on high stress
streets with fewer opportunities for biking and
walking connections may need more parking
for visitors.

This section also provides policy
recommendations based on findings from the
comparison of like cities.

Section 7 and Section 8 provide more
information about specific trails in Corona
and how the guidelines in this section can be
implemented.

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Active Transportation
Recommendations
Active transportation connections to the interior
trails and to the Cleveland National Forest can
help guide residents and visitors to trailheads,
reduce parking demand, and help people make
connections to destinations in Corona without
needing a vehicle. As discussed in the first phase
of the TMP, trailheads are popular destinations
in Corona and should be considered in future
multi-modal planning efforts. Creating a
connected and safe bicycle and pedestrian
network along arterials like Foothill Parkway
and Green River Road will help all residents
comfortably reach popular trails like Skyline
Drive, Mabey Canyon and Fresno Canyon. The
active transportation recommendations made in
Section 7 can be used as an example of how
other improvements can be made throughout
Corona near other existing and future trailheads.

The City can review these recommendations and
further explore their feasibility in the upcoming
Corona Bicycle Master Plan.

Making active transportation recommendations
is a multi-step process that requires
understanding a community’s existing conditions,
challenges, and opportunities. Although this
is not an active transportation plan in which
these elements are closely analyzed, the City
can prioritize the implementation of active
transportation improvements that connect with
the trail network in future transportation studies.

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
Phase I of the TMP identified barriers to
non-motorized travel, including high speed
roadways, frequent collisions, and freeway
crossings. The Phase I TMP identified all of
Green River Road, Foothill Parkway, Upper
Drive and Masters Drive as high speed
roadways with several cyclist and pedestrian
collisions. In order to create a comfortable
bikeway for all users, the City should make
active transportation improvements on these
corridors. Ideal bikeways consider all potential
cyclists including children, older adults, and
people who do not feel confident riding a
Class I
Shared-Use Path
• Paths completely separated from
motor vehicle traffic used by people
walking and biking.
• Comfortable for people of all ages
and abilities.
• Typically located immediately
adjacent and parallel to a roadway
or in its own independent right-ofway, such as within a park or along a body of water.

Class IIB
Buffered Bicycle Lane
• A dedicated lane for bicycle
travel separated from vehicle
traffic by a painted buffer.
• The buffer provides additional
comfort for users by providing
space from motor vehicles or
parked cars.

Class II
Bicycle Lane
• A dedicated lane for bicycle
travel adjacent to traffic.
• A painted white line separates
the bicycle lane from motor
vehicle traffic.

Figure 4. Types of Bicycle Facilities

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75 Class IV
Separated Bikeway
• An on-street bikeway separated
from motor vehicle traffic by a
curb, median, planters, parking
delineators, or other physical
barrier.

Class IIIB
Bicycle Boulevard
• Calm, local streets where cyclists
have priority but share roadway
space with motor vehicles.
• Shared roadway bicycle markings
on the pavement as well as traffic
calming features such as speed
humps and traffic diverters to keep
these streets more comfortable for
cyclists.
• Comfortable facility for cyclists with
wider range
of abilities.

Class III
Bicycle Route
• A signed bike routes that people
biking share with motor vehicles.
• Can include pavement markings.
• Comfortable facility for more
confident cyclists.
• Recommended when space for a bike
lane may not be feasible.
bicycle. Planning bikeways that meet the of
all residents of Corona requires consideration
of street speeds and vehicle volumes and may
require implementing off-street bikeways or
separated on-street bikeways to reduce or
eliminate potential conflicts between cyclists
and drivers.

This Plan’s recommendations can help to inform
future active transportation planning initiatives in
Corona. Figure 4 shows the types of bicycle
facilities that the City may consider as part of this
effort.
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In addition to bicycle infrastructure
improvements, pedestrian improvements can
ensure people walking can safely access
trailheads. While pedestrians can use the
recommended Class I shared-use paths, other
improvements, like crossing infrastructure, can
contribute to a more seamless trailhead and city
interface. This crossing infrastructure is shown in
the photos to the right.

Curb ramp
High visibility crosswalk

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77 Leading pedestrian interval
Pedestrian refuge island
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Wayfinding Recommendations
Wayfinding signage can be a low-cost and
effective strategy to improve the trail network in
Corona. Wayfinding provides trail directions,
can lead users to points of interest, and can
provide educational and cultural information
about the trail and its surrounding area. Signage
can also help identify potential hazards on
trails, such as the presence of dangerous
wildlife, and some signage like mile markers
can aid in emergencies by providing accurate
location information. Cohesive wayfinding
and interpretive signage can help create a
coordinated and well-branded trail system that
can provide a sense of comfort and security
for trail users to confirm they are on the correct
route and that there will be others on the trail.

Wayfinding and signage also show that there is
ownership to the space, which can help prevent
unwanted behavior on the trails.

Wayfinding and interpretive signage should be
easy to use, logical, and simple. Signage should
follow standards within the California Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD),
the National Committee on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices (NCUTCD), and the Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) Guidance. Even with
these standards, Corona still has the opportunity
to create creative signage that reflects the city’s
character and identity. QR codes can be added
to wayfinding and interpretive signage, not
only adding an interactive element to the trail
network like audio tours but also allowing the
City to provide trail visitors with the most up-todate information about dynamic trail elements like closures.

TYPES OF WAYFINDING SIGNAGE
There are a number of different types of signage
that can make a complete sign family on
the trails in Corona. Directional signage can
point visitors to popular trailheads. On-street
directional signage can be used by drivers,
but bicycle and pedestrian-specific directional
signage should also be installed to point these
users to the safest path of travel to reach the
trailheads. For example, directional signage
should indicate to cyclists when there are
off-street Class I shared-use paths available,
such as the path on Foothill Parkway, so
cyclists are aware of this option. Signage can
also indicate when an active transportation
user should take advantage of a crossing
opportunity. As described Section 7, in some
instances pedestrians and cyclists must cross at
intersections .25 miles from a trailhead. Alerting
people that they must utilize these crossings
can prevent pedestrians or cyclists attempting
dangerous crossings near the trailheads.

Gateway signage should be placed at trail
access points near the street and visible to
drivers. These signs point trail users to trail
entrances and can include parking information.

Trailhead signage typically provides maps of
trails and can include educational information
about trail safety, and cultural information.

On the trails, directional signage and trail
confirmation markers can be placed to direct
visitors to destinations on the trail, provide trail
mileage information, and act as mile markers.

Confirmation signage accompanied by
wayfinding graphics can detail where trail users
are within the City of Corona (“You are here”).

This type of signage should be utilized in areas
where trail users are likely to get disoriented or
lost.

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79 Trail signage can clarify route options and directions, can help people confirm they are on the correct route, and can provide information about trail rules. 80 CORONA, CA
Gateway signage can help point visitors to amenities at the trailhead like parking, restrooms, and picnic areas

SAFETY SIGNAGE
Safety signage can alert visitors about
dangerous elements on a trail, such as wild
animals, and closed trail areas. This signage
should also provide emergency contact
information.

INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE
Interpretive signage at trailheads can educate
visitors about the history of the land and can
identify important cultural elements along
the trail route. Interpretive signage can help
create a sense of place at the trailhead by
teaching visitors historical and educational
information about the trail and surrounding
land. In Corona, interpretive signage can
recognize the indigenous stewards of the land,
including the Gabrielino (or Tongva) Indians,
and teach visitors about their history and legacy.

Interpretive signage can also educate trail users
about the early town founders and Corona’s
citrus industry.

Mile markers on trails can help establish trail branding and help orient visitors.

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81 Safety signage can alert trail users about wild animals like snakes Reexamining Our Past Initiative
In 2020, California State Parks began its
Reexamining Our Past initiative. As a part of
this initiative, the California Department of Parks
and Recreation worked with local community
partners and Tribal Nations to address trail, park
and monument names.

California State Parks has renamed trails and
installed signage with the new trail names and
its English translation. Land acknowledgment
signage has been installed across California’s
parks, which explains where ancestral lands
are and the Indigenous names of these places.

This trail and park signage can also Indigenous
symbols and designs
The Parks Department has also worked to
rename parks and monuments, and updated
online data that used offensive slurs.

Corona can use this example to implement its
own signage system throughout the City that
acknowledges land ownership and the City’s
history.
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California State Parks has worked to install land acknowledgment signs, like here in Redwood National Park. The design of the signs was done in collaboration with Tribal partners (Photo Credit: California State Parks) Additional Land Acknowledgment
A more immediate approach to land
acknowledgment in Corona is to make a public
statement that can be hosted on the City’s
website. For example, Los Angeles County and
San Mateo County both have web pages
acknowledging the ancestral land which the
counties now occupy. Corona can make a
similar statement and provide resources for
residents and visitors to learn more.

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83 Trailhead Design
The development of informative and easily
identifiable trailheads will enhance the
experience of the trail user and act as a linkage
between the community and the surrounding
open spaces via the trails system.

Trailheads should support the trails system
framework by their location in, or near the major
open spaces that surround the City; specifically,
the Cleveland National Forest, and Santa Ana
River Trail. Trailheads can also be located within
smaller parks that are adjacent to the existing
and proposed trails system. Trailheads are
intended to serve the regional population as
well as the local residents.

The following images show examples of
amenities that can be implemented at any
trailheads in Corona. These amenities will be
standard at trailheads, but additional amenities
can be added to trailheads as needed. All
trailheads will have a minimum of five amenities
including a bench, trashcan, water fountain, bike
repair station, and kiosk/signage.

Bike Racks Drinking Fountains

TRAILHEAD AMENITIES TOOLBOX
Bike Maintenance Station
Monument/ Entry Signs
Benches
Picnic Tables
Rules/ Informational Signage or Kiosk
Trash Receptacles
Dog Bag Dispenser
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In the City of Corona, most of the popular
trailheads are on the border of the Cleveland
National Forest and are established and
immovable. As these popular trails are outside
of the City boundaries, it is imperative that the
City protect access to the trailheads so they can
remain open to the public.

Development Conditions
In Phase I of the Trails Master Plan, there are
trails proposed throughout the City of Corona.

While many of these trails travel through already
developed portions of the City, the clearest
path forward to implementing as many trails
as possible through development would be to
condition trail implementation as a requirement
for developers, in addition to permanently
allowing public access to these trails. This
condition could also be included as a part of
the existing parkland dedication and in-lieu fee.

An alternative to conditioning trail development
in the entire city would be to condition
development in areas where the threat to
inaccessible trailheads is the highest, such as in
the undeveloped areas in the southern portion
of the city, along Upper Drive and Eagle Glen
Parkway, and in the northwest near the Fresno
Canyon Trail. Development conditions in these
areas of Corona can ensure trail access remains
public while avoiding the need to impose
conditions in the entire City. It should be noted,
however, that limiting the conditions and fee
to only a portion of the city will require higher
payment by developers, instead of spreading
out the fee amongst all developers in the city.

Parking Conditions
The City will also need to consider parking
conditions for developments near trails. Most
development uses in Corona require an offstreet parking requirement. However, these requirements may need to be increased in
some areas with trails. For example, multi-family
homes require 2.5-3.5 spaces per 5 units,
depending on the number of bedrooms, which
likely requires residents to find on-street parking.

However, if this type of residential development
is constructed near a popular trailhead, residents
and trail visitors will be forced to compete for
on-street spaces.

In order to update the development conditions
in the City, the update will need to pass in City

POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
Council. The Planning Division will also need to
be involved, to provide accurate General Plan
and zoning information.

Potential Development
Conditions for Trailhead
Access

1. Trail implementation as
a requirement for new
development

2. Permanently allow
public access to trails in
new developments

3. Higher development fees
in areas where the threat
to trailhead access is
highest

4. Parking conditions near
trailheads

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85 OTHER TRAIL DESIGN STANDARDS
In addition to following trail type design
guidance as described in the Phase I TMP, there
are other best practices that City staff can follow
to design trails in Corona. In general, staff can
reference the Caltrans Highway Design Manual
(HDM), the Federal Highway Administration
(FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD), the California State Parks
Trails Handbook, and the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA) United States
Forest Service (USFS) Trail Construction and
Maintenance Notebook.

Trail Conflicts
For some trails where multiple user types
are expected, the City may need to create
policies to limit conflicts between users. For
example, downhill bicycle riders may create
an uncomfortable experience for pedestrians
walking along a trail due to the speed
differential. Corona’s municipal code requires
that cyclists avoid riding in park areas where
children are playing, and that cyclists shall not
perform bicycle dangerous bicycle tricks. The
City may expand on these codes to prevent
cyclists from riding on trails in a manner that
disregards the safety of other trail users. These
policies can be signed near the trail where
conflicts may exist.

Trail Crossings
As trails approach street intersections, a crossing
should be designed to slow down all people
approaching the intersection, and to prevent
motor vehicles from entering the trail. Signage
and pavement markings can alert trail users
and drivers that an intersection is approaching.

Trail crossings should have appropriate crossing
infrastructure which may include high-visibility
crosswalks, pedestrian refuge islands, or flashing
pedestrian beacons. Signage and center islands
on trails can prevent drivers from accidentally
entering the trail.

Trail Fencing
In some cases, fencing can help to establish
right-of-way and act as a buffer for trail users
between each other or the trail and motor
vehicles. Fencing can also protect sensitive
areas along the trail where pedestrians and
cyclists should not enter, and can be used at trail
crossings to prevent motor vehicles from entering
the trail.

Consistent styles of fencing can enhance the
branding of the trail network and reinforce to
trail users that they are on a formal path. Fence
designs can vary, but in general fences should
be installed with the posts oriented towards the
outside of the trail, and colors should be used
that blend into the background and are dark
enough to obscure vandalism. On Type 4 or
Type 5 nature trails, post and cable fences may
be preferred to lumber trails to minimally impact
the trail experience.

Fencing along the Fresno Canyon Trail
Section 6

INTERIOR TRAIL

CONNECTIONS
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TRAILS MASTER PLAN PHASE II
87 As a part of the prioritization process, previously
proposed trails were reviewed for connections
to active transportation infrastructure and
other destinations in Corona. These trails
were prioritized based on the feasibility of
construction and the support received from
community members and the TWG, as well as
their potential to offer safer and more equitable
active transportation options throughout the
City. In addition to the prioritization process,
this section identifies trail circuits that can be
connected to create a network of trails in
Corona.

SECTION OVERVIEW
Priority Trails
Prioritizing the Phase I and community identified
trails, including those in the TMI, can help the
City understand how the trails compare to each
other and where funds can strategically be
used to make the largest impact for future trail
users. This prioritization is not meant to be static.

Instead it should be used as a guide for future
funding opportunities. This prioritization may also
change over time as a result of infrastructure
changes and other City development. While
the highest scoring trails are listed as the highest
priority, the City should pursue opportunities to
implement lower scoring trails when possible.

Map 20 shows all of the trails analyzed in
the prioritization process. Each trail was given
an identifying number, and the map shows
the origin of the proposed trail whether it was
in the Phase I TMP, TMI, or suggested by the
TWG. TMI trails that extend into the CNF
or neighboring jurisdictions were clipped to
Corona’s City boundaries. Some Phase I TMP
and TWG trails have small segments outside
of Corona’s boundaries. Implementing these
segments will require acquisition of land or
coordination with outside agencies.

Table 4 shows the prioritization criteria and
the weighting of each criteria. For some criteria,
such as those in the feasibility category, the
scores were weighted twice as much as other
criteria. Table 5 and Map 22 show the results
of the prioritization process. Ultimately, longer
trails from Phase I of the TMP that connect to
many destinations and provide safe off-street
paths for pedestrians and cyclists had the highest
scores.

Due to the variety of potential trail types in
Corona there are some instances in which a
trail scores low on the prioritization criteria,
but should be prioritized if that trail type is
highly desired by residents and the City. For
example, due to the maintenance costs related
to steep slopes, these trails are scored lower
in the prioritization criteria, however, mountain
bikers may prefer these steeper grades. A list
of these special cases follows the completed
prioritization list.
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Map 20. Trails for Prioritization
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TRAILS
0 0.5 1 MILES
LEGEND
Origin of Prioritized Trails
TMI
TMP 1
TWG
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89 Table 4. Prioritization Criteria
Criteria Weights High Score Middle Score Low Score
Feasibility
City ROW- If the trail is within the City ROW or in a
landscape maintenance district
2x No additional rights required ROW rights required
Agency Coordination- The amount of coordination
needed with other agencies
2x $ + Minimal coordination (owned
by City of Corona)
$$ + Moderate level of
coordination and approvals
(owned by 1 entity, non city, RCFC
owned in fee)
$$$ + High levels of coordination
and approvals (multiple owners,
RCFC easement on private
property)
Cost- Estimated construction costs based on trail type 2x Type 5 Type 4 Type 1, 2, 3 Maintenance- Estimated maintenance costs based on
maximum slope
2x 0-5% maximum slope 5-8% maximum slope 8%+ maximum slope Access & Equity
Improved Recreational Access- Trails that serve a
disadvantaged community that does not currently have access to trails or parks 1x Greater need for access to
recreational destinations within
1/2 mile based on health
vulnerability
Some recreational resources are
available within 1/2 mile
Existing trail access points,
trailheads, or parks are available
within 1/2 mile
Improved access for disadvantaged communitiesTrails that serve disadvantaged communities based on CalEnviroScreen 4.0 indicators1x Trail is within a disadvantaged community
___ Trail is not within a disadvantaged
community
Connects to key destinations-Connection to schools,
transit stops, a Big 5 trailhead, or other destinations identified by the TWG 1x Trail directly connects to destination Trail is within .5 mile of destination Trail is further an .5 mile from destination
Connects to existing bicycle facility or Metrolink
Station- Connection to existing bicycle network or was used to reach Metrolink Stations in the origin and destination analysis 1x Trail directly connects to bicycle
facility or was in top 50% most
used to reach Metrolink Station
Trail is within .25 mile of bicycle
facility
Trail is further than .25 mile of
bicycle facility
Parking- Trail has a dedicated parking lot including park and ride lot, parking lot at park, or planned parking lot1x Trail has dedicated parking adjacent to trail
Parking is available within .25 mile
of trail
No parking available within .25
mile of trail
Safety & User
Experience
Type of road- Trails along lower volume roads can
create a more pleasant trail experience
1x Trail along local road or fully
separated from roads
Trail along collector road Trail along arterial road
Collisions- More or more severe collisions score higher as the trail can provide a safer, off-street option for pedestrians and cyclists1x Severe collision history along trail route (fatal/severe injury)
Only minor injury collision history
along trail route
No collision history along trail
route
Sidewalk Gaps- Trails that close gaps in the sidewalk 1x Trail is aligned on a street with a sidewalk gap
___ Trail is not aligned on a street with
a sidewalk gap
Community
Support
TWG Input- If the TWG prioritizes the trail alignment 2x Received votes from TWG member ___ Did not receive votes from TWG member
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Table 5. Prioritization Results
Rank Trail
Number
Trail Name Recommended By Total Score
1 70 Public Safety Way TWG 129
2 19 Rincon Street Multi-use Path TMP 1 125
3 13 Foothill Parkway Multi-use Path Extension (Butterfield Trail alignment) TMP 1 120 3 8 Ontario Avenue Cross-Town Recreational Path TMP 1 120 4 7 Lincoln Park Path and Trail Connection TMP 1 116
4 11 Corona Main Metrolink Connection - Trail to Transit Recreational Path TMP 1 116 5 17 Neighborhood Transportation Multi-use Trail Connection TMP 1 112 6 10 Corona Main Metrolink Connection - Main Street Multi-use and Recreational Path
TMP 1 111
7 64 Rock Vista Park and Promenade Park Connection TWG 107 7 1 Green River Road Multi-use Path TMP 1 107
8 26 Green River TMI 106
9 76 Crown Ranch Trail TWG 103
9 20 Auburndale Street Multi-use Path TMP 1 103
10 62 Prado Trail TWG 102
10 12 Eastern Corona Multi-use Trail TMP 1 102
10 14 I-15 Undercrossing Multi-use Path TMP 1 102
11 67 Mabey West TWG 98
11 18 River Road / Lincoln Avenue Multi-use Path TMP 1 98 11 33 Nicholas Trail TMI 98
12 5 Sixth Street to Skyline Multi-use Trail Connection TMP 1 94 12 2 Palisades Drive Multi-use Path TMP 1 94
13 38 Palisades Drive Nature Trail Alternative Route TMI 93 14 73 Hudson House Trail TWG 90
15 63 Rock Vista Park Trail TWG 89
15 68 Ibbetson Trail TWG 89
15 74 Bedford Canyon Path TWG 89
15 75 Eagle Glen Creek Path TWG 89
15 27 Foothill Parkway Trail TMI 89

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91 Rank Trail
Number
Trail Name Recommended By Total Score
15 29 Canyon Crest Trail West TMI 89
15 40 Butterfield Park Trail Path TMI 89
16 31 Montana Ranch Trail West TMI 88
17 9 Mabey Canyon Wash Recreational Trail TMP 1 87
18 72 Mabey East TWG 85
18 16 North Corona Cross-Town Path and Trail Connection TMP 1 85 19 65 Promenade Park Trail TWG 84
19 3 Palisades Drive Nature Trail TMP 1 84
19 41 Montana Ranch Trail East TMI 84
20 39 Eagle Glen/ Bedford Motorway North TMI 79
21 6 Mangular Park Multi-use Trail Connection TMP 1 78
22 28 Butterfield Park and Clearwater Power Plant Connection TMI 77 23 66 Impresivo Trail TWG 76
23 4 West Corona Metrolink Path and Trail Connection TMP 1 76 24 61 Wardlow Canyon Trail South TWG 75
24 37 Skinsuit TMI 75
25 77 Wardlow Canyon Trail Central TWG 72
25 21 Butterfield Park Trail Loop TMP 1 72
26 30 Sierra Bella Trail TMI 71
26 36 Wardlow Canyon Trail Central TMI 71
27 45 Eagle Valley Trail TMI 70
27 49 Eagle Valley to Copper Rd Connection TMI 70
27 50 Eagle Valley Trail West TMI 70
27 54 Eagle Valley Trail and West Connection TMI 70
27 55 Eagle Canyon North TMI 70
27 56 Eagle Canyon Central TMI 70
27 57 Eagle Canyon East TMI 70
27 58 Eagle Canyon West TMI 70
27 59 Eagle Canyon South TMI 70
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Rank Trail
Number
Trail Name Recommended By Total Score
27 60 Eagle Canyon South Extension TMI 70
28 69 Malaga Trail TWG 67
29 71 Malaga Trail South TWG 63
30 15 Neighborhood Destination Path and Trail Connection TMP 1 62 30 43 Eagle Valley Trail North TMI 62
31 23 Eagle Rd South TMI 60
31 24 Eagle Rd North TMI 60
31 44 Eagle Valley Trail Extension TMI 60
31 53 Eagle Valley Trail West Alternative Route TMI 60
32 22 Neighborhood Recreational Trail Opportunities TMP 1 53 32 25 Fresno Creek Trail TMI 53
33 46 Eagle Valley Trail East TMI 52
33 47 Eagle Valley to Temescal Canyon Connection East TMI 52 33 48 Eagle Valley Trail Connection TMI 52
33 51 Eagle Valley Trail West Extension 1 TMI 52
33 52 Eagle Valley Trail West Extension 2 TMI 52
34 32 Canyon Crest Trail East TMI 51
35 34 Mabey TMI 44
35 42 Temescal Canyon Regional Trail TMI 44
36 35 Mangular TMI 39

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PRIORITIZATION
RANKS

PRIORITIZED
TRAILS
0 0.5 1 MILES
LEGEND
Prioritization Scores
Lower Score
Higher Score
Corona Boundary
XX
X
Prioritization Ranks
Top 5 Priority Trails
Map 21. Trail Priority Ranking
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TOP 5 PRIORITY PROJECTS
This section details the top 5 ranked trail projects
that the City may choose to implement as a
result of the prioritization.
• Public Safety Way - Trail #70
° Length = 0.7 Miles
° Proposed by the Trails Working Group
° Rank = 1st
This off-street trail connects Lincoln Avenue
to North Cota Street via a flood control
channel. The proposed trail follows the existing
top of a bank maintenance road alignment
in a meandering route. While further study
would be required to design this segment,
the most feasible terminus at the south end
of the alignment is within the Corona Police
Department parking lot. The proposed trail can
follow along the edge of the parking lot to
reach North Cota Street.
• Rincon Street Multi-Use Path - Trail
#19
° Length = 2.0 Miles
° TMP Phase I Trail
° Rank = 2nd
The Rincon Street Multi-use Path runs along
part of a previously-proposed Santa Ana River
Trail Alignment. The trail creates connections
to 3 other proposed trails in the NW quadrant
of the City. The land surrounding Rincon Street
is mostly undeveloped as it is adjacent to the
The Public Safety Way trail connects Lincoln Avenue to North Cota Street via flood control channel.

Corona Municipal Airport. On the western
end of corridor 19 the trail turns north along
Corydon Street to connect into the residential
neighborhood there.

The trail connects directly to Stagecoach
Park, which is approximately 5 acres and
has plenty of unprogrammed open space to
accommodate trail amenities.

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95 • Foothill Parkway Multi-use
Path Extension (Butterfield Trail
alignment) - Trail 13
° Length = 4.6 Miles
° TMP Phase I Trail
° Rank = 3rd
The Foothill Parkway Path runs along Foothill
Parkway from the eastern City extent to the
existing Foothill Parkway Path near Skyline Drive.

In addition to this existing path, this proposed
trail connects to the Skyline Drive trailhead and
to 2 other Phase I TMP trails leading to the City
center.

There are existing sidewalks and Class II bike
lanes along Foothill Parkway, although there are
some sidewalk gaps and areas with obstructed
sidewalks. This proposed paved path will
provide a continuous off-street space for cyclists
and pedestrians to share.

The trail directly connects to Jameson park and
El Cerrito park and is within a short walk to
Chase park and Mountaingate park. The trail
also connects to Santiago High School, Citrus
Hills Intermediate School, and many residences.

The land surrounding Rincon Street is mostly
undeveloped.

There are existing sidewalks and Class II bike lanes
along Foothill Parkway, although there are some
sidewalk gaps and areas with obstructed sidewalks.

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• Ontario Avenue Cross-Town
Recreational Path - Trail #8
° Length = 2.5 Miles
° TMP Phase I Trail
° Rank = 3rd
The eastern end of this trail connects with
the Phase I TMP proposed Eastern Corona
Multi-use Trail along a flood control channel.

The Ontario path runs along Ontario Avenue
until reaching the Phase I TMP proposed
West Corona Metrolink Path and Trail near
Manzanita Road. The Ontario path also
connects with 4 other north-south Phase I TMP
proposed trails, making the Ontario path a
crucial east-west connector trail.

Ontario Avenue has existing sidewalks and
Class II bike lanes along some portions of the
street. Implementing this trail will create a paved
off-street path for cyclists and pedestrians to
share.

The trail directly connects to Mangular Park and
Ontario Park, two park and ride lots, several
churches and retail plazas, and John Adams
Elementary School.

The eastern end of corridor 8 connects with the Phase I TMP proposed Eastern Corona Multi-use Trail along this flood control channel.

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97 • Lincoln Park Path and Trail
Connection - Trail #7
° Length = 0.9 Miles
° TMP Phase I Trail
° Rank = 4th
The southern portion of this trail starts the Ontario
Avenue Cross-Town Recreational Path on
Ontario Avenue. The trail travels north along
Lincoln Avenue and branches off to follow
the flood control channel near Lorna Street.

The trail ends connecting to the Sixth Street to
Skyline Multi-use Trail Connection. A portion of
this trail near the northern end may transition to
underground.

There are existing Class II and Class III bike
lanes on Lincoln Avenue and existing sidewalks.

This proposed paved path would provide an
off-street path for cyclists and pedestrians to
share.

The trail connects directly to Lincoln Park and
the Letha Raney Intermediate school on Lincoln
Avenue, as well as to two park and ride lots
within walking distance.

Corridor 7 travels north along Lincoln Avenue and branches off to follow the flood control channel near Lorna Street.

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SPECIAL CASES
The following lists highlight trails for their special
uses, which the City may choose to prioritize
despite their prioritization scores. For more detail
on proposed interior trails, see “Appendix
A” on page 174.
• Mountain Bike Trails-Due to their
steeper slope and connection to existing
bicycle facilities, these trails are good for
mountain biking:
° Trail #77, Wardlow Canyon Trail Central
connecting the Fresno Canyon Trail to
Foothill Parkway, recommended by the
TWG
° Trail #61, Wardlow Canyon Trail South
just south of Trail #77 outside of Corona’s
boundaries
• Trails into the CNF- These trails provide
opportunities for trail users to connect from
the City of Corona into the CNF
° TWG trails in the south, Trails #69, 72,
76 ° Trails #23 and 24, Eagle Road
° Trail #37, Skinsuit
° Trail #34, Mabey Canyon
° Trail #35, Mangular Canyon
° Trails #25 and 26, Fresno Canyon Trail
and connecting TWG recommended
trail
° Trail #39 Eagle Glen/ Bedford
Motorway North
• Commuting Trails- These trails have
existing parking available and connect to
key destinations and to other transportation
networks including bicycle facilities and
Metrolink Stations:
° Trail #13, Foothill Park Multi-use Path
Extension
° Trail #18, River Road / Lincoln Avenue
Multi-use Path
° Trail #7, Lincoln Park Path and Trail
Connection
° Trail #8, Ontario Avenue Cross-Town
Recreational Path
° Trail #11, Corona Main Metrolink
Connection
• Safe Trails- These trails will offer an
off-street path on streets with a history of
collisions and will close gaps in the sidewalk
network.
° Trail #1, Green River Road Multi-use Path
° Trail #13, Foothill Parkway Multi-use Path
Extension
° Trail #18, River Road / Lincoln Avenue
Multi-use Path
° Trail #8, Ontario Avenue Cross-Town
Recreational Path
• Equitable Trail Access- These trails
are located in disadvantaged communities
that have a greater need for access to
recreational destinations.
° Trail #12, Eastern Corona Multi-use Trail
° Trail #5, Sixth Street to Skyline Multi-use
Trail
° Trail #18, River Road / Lincoln Avenue
Multi-use Path
° Trail #19, Rincon Street Multi-use Path
° Trail #4, West Corona Metrolink Path
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Trail Circuits
Trail connections create usable trail networks
in Corona. Trail circuits consist of multiple trails
linked together that can provide access to
destinations, while also providing a network of
recreational space for trail users. Trail circuits are
primarily located around residential areas and
can provide a valuable recreational asset for
residents who want to fit exercise or recreation
into their daily routines without having to leave
the city. Map 22 shows how the previously
proposed trails can create circuits and some of
the key destinations to which these circuits can
connect.

CIRCUIT 1: THE CANYON CONNECTOR
• Length - 6.3 Miles
Circuit 1 begins on the Fresno Canyon
Trail which connects to several residential
developments along Oakridge Road. The
circuit continues along the proposed Wardlow
Canyon Trail Central and Wardlow Canyon
Trail South to the existing multi-use path on
Foothill Parkway. The circuit then follows Paseo
Grande where the circuit turns west onto the
Phase I TMP Palisades Drive Nature Trail just
before Las Posas Road. The circuit crosses Serfas
Club Drive, which connects to Serfas Club

TRAIL CIRCUIT RECOMMENDATIONS
Park, Prado View Elementary School, and a
shopping plaza on Green River Road. The circuit
turns west onto the Phase I TMP Palisades Drive
Multi-use Path on Palisades Drive and then to
the Green River Road Multi-use Path ending at
the Fresno Canyon Trailhead.

CIRCUIT 2: THE PARK HOPPER
• Length - 9.1 Miles
Circuit 2 in northeast Corona follows all
Phase I TMP trails. The Butterfield Park Trail
Loop navigates around Corona Municipal
Airport and connects to Butterfield Park and
Stagecoach Park. The circuit continues east
along the Rincon Street Multi-use Path on
Rincon Street and has an off-shoot onto to
North Corona Cross-Town Path and Trail off
of Lincoln Avenue. This flood control channel
path continues until Harrison Street, connecting
to restaurant and business plazas. Instead of
taking the North Corona Cross-Town Path
and Trail, users can continue north on the River
Road/ Lincoln Avenue Multi-use Path on Lincoln
Avenue and turn west on River Road at River
Road Park. The River Road path passes by
Auburndale Intermediate School, the YMCA,
Fairview Park, and residences. The circuit briefly
continues south at Fairview Park and follows
the Neighborhood Recreational Trail until
reconnecting with the Butterfield Park loop.

CIRCUIT 3: COMMUNITY CORE
• Length - 10.4 Miles
Beginning near City Hall the circuit follows all
Phase I TMP trails. To start, the Corona Main
Metrolink Connection- Main Street travels
along Grand Boulevard to the Corona North
Metrolink station. The circuit continues on
Grand Boulevard to City Park and connects to
the Eastern Corona Multi-use Trail on a flood
control channel, which passes by Corona
Health Care Center, Excelsior Charter School,
Kellogg Park, the grocery store plazas on
Ontario Avenue, churches and residences. The
circuit continues west on Foothill Parkway on the
Foothill Parkway Multi-use Path Extension which
connects to Mountain Gate Park and the Skyline
Drive Trailhead. The circuit follows Skyline Drive
north to the Sixth Street to Skyline Multi-use Trail
until 6th Street. This portion of the path connects
to Corona High School, Ontario Park, and
residences. Pedestrians and cyclists can use
the sidewalk and bike lanes on 6th Street to
connect again to the Corona Main Metrolink
Connection.

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Publicizing the Circuits
Publicizing the trail circuits will help people
understand how the circuits can be used to
visit destinations and to connect to larger trail
networks. Trail circuits provide a comfortable
off-street experience for pedestrians and cyclists
that can help to reduce the number of cars on
the road. For residents, these trail circuits can
connect to everyday destinations like shopping,
services, and transit stations. Without publicizing
the trail circuits, residents may not know how
convenient it can be to walk or bike to these
destinations. Publicizing the trail circuits may also
encourage visitors in Corona to use the circuits
to reach trail networks in the Cleveland National
Forest. This can reduce parking demand at trail
heads, and may encourage visitors to explore
other destinations in Corona besides the CNF
trails.

As discussed in Section 4, cities that have trail
networks choose to advertise them in different
ways. Corona can names its trail circuits and
highlight them on the City’s website, similarly to
how the City of Riverside advertises its Signature
Trails.

Corona can also take a more interactive
approach like Santa Clarita and Temecula, and
provide online maps or phone apps that allow
trail users to see trail information and explore
trail connections. Corona could also partner
with bicycling or hiking organizations that can
host these trail maps and create detailed routes
with information about destinations along
the trails.

To encourage visitors to the trail circuits
outside of Corona, the trail experiences can
be integrated with tourism. The City of Laguna
Beach encourages visitors to spend a day
hiking and patronizing businesses near trails.

Laguna Beach also offers a free park and ride
trolley service and a free on-demand sharedride service. Corona can consider offering free or low-cost transit options to their trail network
to reduce the number of people driving and
parking at the trailheads.

The City of Santa Clarita provides an interactive trail map on the City website.

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CIRCUIT BRANDING
In addition to publicizing the trail circuit on the
Internet or through other public information
means, the trail circuits should be clear and
easy to navigate. Branded wayfinding can
help reinforce to hikers and cyclists that they
are on the correct trail, and can direct them to
trail connections and destinations. Additional
information about trail wayfinding can be found
on page 78.

Corona can choose to brand each trail circuit
with uniform styles, or can choose branding that
is different but complementary depending on
the circuit.
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Through community engagement and
discussions with the Trails Working Group
(TWG), it became clear that the most popular
trails in Corona are actually those that lead into
the Cleveland National Forest (CNF).

This section includes recommendations for
trail amenities and trail access improvements
to the five most popular trails in Corona. To
encourage residents to visit these CNF trails by
walking or biking, the City should implement
active transportation improvements to provide
safer and more comfortable access. The City
should formalize CNF trailheads with amenities
like signage, seating, shade, and multi-modal
access. In some cases parking should be
formalized to provide dedicated spaces at
popular trails. The City should also work to make
trails on private property accessible through
City land.

The Big 5
Through numerous discussions with community
and jurisdictional stakeholders, five trails stood
out as priority trails outside of Corona that
require further analysis and recommendations to
improve trail user access and experience (Map
23). The following sections detail each of the
five trails with these recommendations.

SECTION OVERVIEW
Hikers walk along Skyline Drive Trail
The Big 5 trails are:
• Skyline Drive
• Eagle Road
• Bedford Motorway
• Fresno Canyon
• Santa Ana River Trail
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SKYLINE DRIVE TRAIL
The Skyline Drive Trail is one of the most popular
trails in Corona. Community members have
said they visit this trail more frequently than any
other in the Corona, and would like to see
improvements to the accessibility of the trailhead.

With the City’s newly acquired land near this
trail there are opportunities to provide trailhead
amenities that address resident’s common
concerns.

SKYLINE DRIVE
Trail Length

4.4 Miles +
Elevation Gain
1700 Feet
Access Points
Skyline Dr
Access Ownership
City/Public
Skyline
Drive
Skyline Trail Entrance
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more walkable
and bikeable- so
someone living on
Grand can bike to
Skyline and not feel
in danger”

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ORIGIN & DESTINATION
The origin and destination analysis showed
that trips originating or ending in Skyline Drive
Trailhead have the highest percentage of activity
(56%) during the winter season (January–
March). The majority of trail users (53%) access
the trailhead during the weekends and in the
morning between 6AM to 12PM.

A total of 74% of total trips occur to/from the
Skyline Drive trailhead between Corona and
its neighboring cities. 61% of total trips occur
within Corona, 2% to/from Norco, 4% to/from
Eastvale, and 7% to/from Riverside), in other
terms, within 5-mile radius from the trailhead
(Figure 5).
55% of Skyline trail users live within Corona
and 17% live in the bordering cities, which
demonstrates the local-serving nature of the
trailhead. Despite the regional draw of the
Skyline Drive trailhead, the majority of the trail
users are local residents who live in and around
Corona and use the trail multiple times per
week.

Percent of Skyline Trail
trips from Corona and
neighboring cities
Percent of Skyline Trail
trips beyond Corona
and neighboring cities
74%
26%
LEVEL OF SERVICE Figure 5. Trips to/from Skyline Trail
The 2020 Corona General Plan established
a level of service standard of 3 acres of
parkland per 1,000 residents. The current level
is 2.5 acres per 1000 citizens. 82.4 acres of
parkland are required to meet the general
plan standard. With the incorporation of the
open space off of Skyline Drive trail, this would
fulfill the standard of 3 acres per 1000, and
provide more parkland to Quadrants 3 and

4. The Assessment Summary Report states
that Quadrants 3 and 4 along the southern
boundary of the city have the most gap areas
or lack of nearby park facilities. The potential
access trails to the Cleveland National Forest
would fulfill this need.
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Many community members commented that
Skyline Trail tends to be the most crowded
trail in Corona, as it is the most well branded
and mapped by the City. Parking is difficult at
Skyline, and many comments stated that there
should be designated parking for the trail.

Community members would like to see Skyline
better maintained, with better trash facilities
and regular clean-ups, and want amenities
like restrooms at the trailhead. Community
members hope that a better maintained trail with
enhanced amenities may help draw in more
regional trail visitors.

Comments also noted the difficulty in reaching
Skyline without a vehicle, especially on parts of
Foothill Parkway.

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

CONNECTIONS
Foothill Parkway can be improved with
separated bicycle facilities. The current
buffered bike lanes on the is street may feel
uncomfortable to most cyclists due to the street’s
high speed limit. In front of the trailhead, the
bike lanes turn to Class III bike routes, creating
an uncomfortable experience for cyclists who
must share the road with vehicles. Flipping the
existing parking with a bicycle lane can provide
protected bicycle access while still retaining
parking for the popular trailhead. There is an
existing Class I shared-use path from the Skyline
Drive trailhead to Paseo Grande. This path is a
part of the proposed Butterfield Trail alignment.

Implementing the Butterfield Trail can connect
cyclists and pedestrians from Skyline Drive
through Corona to the City of El Cerrito and to
the Santa Ana River Trail.

Access to the Skyline Trail can also be
improved with the addition of crossing facilities
at the intersection of Foothill Parkway and
Trudy Way. No crossing facilities exist at this
intersection, requiring pedestrians to travel .25
miles to another intersection to cross at marked
crosswalks. Alternatively, wayfinding signage
should direct active transportation users to utilize
these marked crosswalks prior to reaching the
trailhead.

PARKING
Parking for Skyline Trail is mostly on Foothill
Parkway, however community members have
pointed out the issues with this configuration.

Because of the on-street parking spaces, cyclists
must use this stretch of Foothill Parkway as an
uncomfortable Class III bike route. Community
members have also reported that there are often
vehicle break-ins at these parking spaces.

There are limited spaces for disabled trail
users at the trail entrance in the Orchard Glen
neighborhood, but no parking is allowed
without a permit in the rest of the neighborhood.

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Parking
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Bike Facility
Trudy Way
Foothill Parkway
Class III bike routes cross in front of the Skyline Trail entrance to allow for on-street parking, but likely feel uncomfortable for most cyclists. There is a crosswalk across Trudy Way, but there is no crosswalk for pedestrians or cyclists crossing Foothill Parkway to reach the Skyline Trailhead. 112

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TRAIL ACCESS
Skyline Drive Trail is accessed from Foothill
Parkway by walking on Skyline Drive before
reaching the trail entrance. Signage on Foothill
Parkway indicates the start of the trail on Skyline
Drive, and the trailhead area includes trash
receptacles and a water fountain. Fences
separate Skyline Drive from the adjacent
Orchard Glen neighborhood, and signage
requests that trail users are respectful and quiet
in the area.

Skyline Drive Trail connects to the larger trail
system within the Cleveland National Forest. The
trail connects to multi-day hiking experiences
as well as a number of hikes over 10 miles in
length. These longer trail connections include
Sierra Peak, Mojeska Peak, and Santiago Peak.

Skyline Trail visitors walk along Skyline Drive (above) to reach the trail entrance in the Cleveland National Forest (below)

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TRAIL CONFLICTS
According to the Trails Working Group, most
hikers hike the first 2.5 miles of Skyline Drive
Trail and then turn around. Mountain bikers go
further up the Skyline Drive Trail and on their
return descent there can be conflicts between
cyclists and pedestrians. However, if cyclists
were encouraged to use the nearby Mangular
Trail, this could eliminate those conflicts. The City
should install trailhead signage that provides this
guidance on the best trail to use for each visitor.

NEWLY ACQUIRED LAND
The City recently acquired a parcel of land near
Skyline Drive Trail south of Skyline Drive. Page
150 describes the possibilities the City can
explore for developing this parcel to benefit
Skyline Drive Trail users. Potential amenities
on this parcel could include parking, a nature
center, restrooms, a park, and other new trails
throughout the parcel.

HAGADOR CANYON
An additional benefit to the City’s newly
acquired land near Skyline Drive is the
opportunity to formalize the Hagador Canyon
Trail and the Tin Mine Canyon Trail, both of
which branch off from the Skyline Trail.

In order to reach the Hagador Canyon Trail
a pedestrian bridge will be built from the trail
entrance to Skyline Drive. Completing this
pedestrian bridge can provide an immediate
benefit to visitors to access another trail at
an already popular Corona destination. This
pedestrian bridge is already funded in Corona’s
2024 fiscal year budget.
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View of the newly acquired parcel. This diagram also shows the limited parking spaces available on Burrero Way.

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Eagle Road Trail
During the Trails Master Inventory outreach
phase, community members listed Eagle Road
as one of the most popular access points in
Corona. However, access to this trail is only
possible by hiking through private property.

There is no formal trailhead for Eagle Road Trail,
and no designated parking or direct active
transportation connections near the trail.

Entering the trail from Prairie Circle requires trespassing on private land “Open up trails
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Cleveland National
Forest”

EAGLE ROAD
Trail Length
4 Miles
Elevation Gain
2,000 Feet
Access Points
Prairie Circle; Jameson
Circle; Crown Ranch Road
Access Ownership
Private / Public
Eagle Road

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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Community members recognize Eagle Road
as a popular trail access point, as it is more
secluded that Skyline Drive. However, visitors
must walk through private property to access
the trail. Residents would like to see the City
formalize these access points to allow hikers to
reach the trail without trespassing.

Comments from community members also
requested trailhead amenities including
wayfinding that more clearly labels the
trailhead, and better parking options near
the trail.

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ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

CONNECTIONS
For most residents in Corona, walking or biking
to the Eagle Road trailhead requires traveling
on or across Upper Drive to Fullerton Avenue.

Upper Drive is a roadway with a history of
pedestrian and cyclists collisions. There is an
existing Class II bike lane along the street, but
the 35-45 mph speed limits would make this an
uncomfortable bikeway for most users.

Sidewalks line Upper Drive on either side of
the street, with landscaped buffers to separate
pedestrians from vehicles. A Class I shareduse path replacing the sidewalk on one side of Upper Drive could provide an off-street,
comfortable path for cyclists and pedestrians
that can connect to Eagle Road.

Wayfinding and Class II bike lane striping on
Fullerton Avenue could further direct cyclists and
pedestrians to the trail entrance.

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The existing Class II bike lane on Upper Drive may not be comfortable for some cyclists to use. However, there is an opportunity to widen the sidewalk on either side of the street to create a Class I shared-use path.
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Road
Trail
Access
Point
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TRAIL ACCESS
Prairie Circle
There are three access points to reach Eagle
Road Trail. One access point requires visitors
to park on or near Prairie Circle and to walk
through the existing cut through at the end of the
cul de sac. There is a .25 mile path on private
property through which visitors must then trespass
on to access Eagle Road.

In addition to this access point requiring
trespassing, it is also the highest elevation gain
to reach Eagle Road compared to the other
access points.

Crown Ranch Road- Private Access
The second access point option is for visitors to
enter on the southeast corner of Crown Ranch
Road. There is a small dirt pull off section where
visitors could park, otherwise vehicles must be
parked on the street. Trail users can then follow
a dirt path on private property to reach Jameson
Circle which travels past a City-owned water
tower until reaching Eagle Road. Visitors cannot
access the trail from Jameson Drive because it is
a gated community.

This entry has nearly the same elevation gain
as the Prairie Circle access point, though it is a
slightly longer distance to the same location.
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Eagle Road
Jameson Cir
Crown Ranch Rd
Jameson Dr
Access
Point
Private
Property
Eagle
Road
Trail
Accessing the trail from Crown Ranch Road via Jameson Circle requires trespassing on private property.

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Crown Ranch Road- Public Access
A third, and public, access point is available
from Crown Ranch Road, however the
public access is a narrow strip of land near
residences. Visitors may find it difficult to
determine where the private property begins
and ends. Additionally, the property owners
near this narrow strip of path have set up “No
Trespassing” signage near their home, so it is
unlikely that many visitors would use this access
point.

This is the ideal location to formalize a trailhead
for Eagle Road. In addition to this location
already being public land, this trail is the most
direct and least strenuous in terms of elevation
gain.

Right of First Refusal
In order to formalize a trailhead for Eagle Road,
one potential action the City can take is to
offer Rights of First Refusal (ROFR) to the current
property owners near the trail. ROFR contracts
allow the City to be first in line to purchase the
private property should the owners decide to
sell. Alternatively, the City can formalize the
narrow stretch of land near Crown Ranch Road
as trailhead access. The City can engage with
specialists to determine the public and private
ROW near this trail and can then improve
access to this trail with amenities like parking
and signage. These amenities may draw more
residents to use Eagle Road.
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Eagle Road
Jameson Cir
Crown Ranch Rd
Jameson Dr
Access
Point
Eagle
Road
Trail
Private
Property
Visitors can access Eagle Road from Crown Ranch Road, but it can be difficult to find the narrow strip of public land between private residences. The City is working with partner agencies to find a safe and feasible access point to Eagle Road.

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PARKING
Trailhead parking is not available at Eagle Road
except on local roads.

A residential greenbelt, classified as a
landscape maintenance district, is located about
a mile from Eagle Road Trail between Valencia
Road and Fremont Drive. Street parking exists on
the local roads surrounding the greenbelt.

There is an opportunity to establish the area as a
staging area for Eagle Road Trail with additional
trail amenities. The on-street connection to the
entry to Eagle Road Trail can follow Fullerton
Avenue and Crown Ranch Road to the trail entry. Fullerton Avenue could be used to connect visitors to Eagle Road from a staging area between Valencia
Road and Fremont Drive.

While this may be effective as a short-term
solution for parking at Eagle Road, it is not
ideal. This will require visitors to walk or bike
nearly one mile to reach the trailhead, including
on Crown Ranch Road which does not have
sidewalks. The City can consider improving
Crown Ranch Road with pedestrian infrastructure
and installing Interpretive signage along the
route to provide residents and visitors with
information about Corona’s history. This signage
can also reinforce to visitors that they are on the
correct path to the trailhead.

A longer-term parking solution at Eagle Road
would be to work with private land owners to
create more parking along Crown Ranch Road
or to allow trail access from Prairie Circle.
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Bedford Motorway
Similar to Skyline Drive Trail, the Bedford
Motorway is a United States Forest Service
maintenance/access road within the Cleveland
National Forest. Bedford Motorway has
historically been a popular trail for Corona trail
users, including off-road recreation access into
the forest.

Development in the City has eliminated public
access to Bedford and trail users currently
access the trail by trespassing on private
residential property, or via the Eagle Glen Golf
Course through the Bedford wash. A loop trail is
planned along the golf course.
“Open up
the hiking/
biking access
to the Bedford
Motorway!”

BEDFORD

MOTORWAY
Trail Length
5 Miles
Elevation Gain
2,800 Feet
Access Points
Eagle Glen Pkwy
Access Ownership
Private
Eagle Glen
/ Bedford
Motor Way

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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Corona residents acknowledge Bedford
Motorway as one of the most popular access
points into the Cleveland National Forest. With
knowledge gained from community surveys and
Trails Working Group meetings it is clear that
there is a need for the City to create a public
access point to link residents to the Bedford
Motorway. Due to the steep grade, residents
noted this trail is mostly used by hikers, rather
than cyclists.

Community members also requested parking,
trail amenities, and wayfinding leading up to
and along Bedford Motorway.

ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

CONNECTIONS
No bike facilities currently exist in the City that
create a direct connection to the Eagle Glen
Golf Course and Bedford Motorway trail
access point. Class II bike lanes exist along
Masters Drive approximately one mile from the
Eagle Glen Golf Course.

To create a bike connection from the existing
network, a road diet or lane narrowing could
be implemented along Eagle Glen Parkway
to make space for a new separated Class IV
facility or striped Class II facility.

Coupled with a new bike facility, directional
wayfinding could be implemented on Eagle
Glen Parkway to further direct cyclists and
pedestrians to the Bedford Motorway
trail entrance. These active transportation
connections will be further explored in Corona’s
upcoming Bicycle Master Plan.

Narrowing Eagle Glen Parkway could provide space
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LAND ACQUISITION & LOOP TRAIL
An existing soft-surface path occasionally
used by maintenance vehicles has historically
been used by trail users to gain access up to
Bedford Motorway. The City of Corona plans
to formalize this trail access to the Bedford
Motorway in the future, and add an additional
loop trail along the edge of the Eagle Glen Golf
Course. To accomplish this, the City hopes to
acquire land adjacent to the Eagle Glen Golf
Course within the Bedford wash and easements
along the southern edge of the golf course
property.

BARRIERS TO ACCESS
Currently, most visitors access the Bedford
Motorway via the private McMillan property.

The acquisition of the parcel adjacent to the golf
course would prevent visitors from trespassing
on the McMillan property. However, as the new
parcel would not allow motorized access, it is
likely that people would still pass through the
private McMillan property. In the future, the City
should also consider purchasing more land near
the Bedford Motorway to allow for motorized
access to the trail. The City can market this trail
to e-bike users, which can help prevent conflicts
between e-bikers and hikers on other trails in
Corona.

Depending on the access point, portions of Bedford
Motorway are gated (above), or are not maintained
(below).

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Access Point
Access
Point Bedford
Motorway
Existing
Maintenance
Path
Eagle Glen
Golf Course
Private
Property
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Fresno Canyon
Fresno Canyon travels through Corona to the
Cleveland National Forest. There are two city
access points, however only one is accessible
with active transportation. There is no parking
area for this trail, but visitors can park on the
street at the southern access point
Public comments requested improved access
and identification of the trail.

Visitors can enter Fresno Canyon from Green River Drive. “[Corona ] better
access and parking
to Fresno Canyon”

FRESNO CANYON
Trail Length
4 Miles
Elevation Gain
1,500 Feet
Access Points
Green River Drive;
Oakridge Drive
Access Ownership
Private
Fresno
Canyon
Fresno Canyon /
Wardlow Ridge

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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Community members have requested improved
access to Fresno Canyon, including designated
parking areas. Comments requested more
signage near the trailhead to indicate the trail
entrance. Comments also requested improved
maintenance to the trail, especially at the
northern entrance where there are issues with
erosion.

In general, community members want to see
improved bicycle and pedestrian access to
trailheads in Corona. Community members
would also like the City to publicize its less
popular trails so visitors can experience trails
other than Skyline Drive.

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ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

CONNECTIONS
The access point on Green River Drive is not
comfortably accessible for cyclists. There are
existing Class II bike lanes, however Green
River Drive is a multi-lane road with high speeds.

Additionally, cyclists traveling west on Green
River Road must cross at the Palisades Drive
intersection and use the sidewalk to reach the
trailhead.

There is an existing Class I shared-use path on
Foothill Parkway that ends near Paseo Grande.

The City can consider extending this path
along the proposed Butterfield Trail alignment
westward to connect to Fresno Canyon which
would create a comfortable bikeway along a
high speed street. In the interim, the City can
place signage at the Palisades Drive intersection
to alert cyclists and pedestrians that they must
cross to reach the trailhead.

Alternatively, cyclists and pedestrians can use
the access point on Oakridge Drive. Oakridge
Drive is a 35mph street, but has fewer motor
vehicle lanes than Green River Road. Oakridge
Drive also has existing sidewalks on both sides
of the street. The installation of bicycle facilities
on Oakridge Drive can help lead cyclists to
the trailhead. The City can also install trailhead
signage along Oakridge Drive to indicate to
help all trail visitors navigate to the access point.

Narrow bike lines on Green River Road may not be
comfortable for most cyclists.

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Green River Road
Access
Point
Fresno
Trail
Class II
Bike Facility
No Existing
Crosswalk
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Santo Thomas Cir
Access
Point
Fresno
Trail
Fresno
Trail
No Existing
Crosswalk
Recommended
Class II Bike
Facility
The access point at Green River Road (above) is less comfortable for active transportation users and has less parking than the Oakridge Drive access point (below).
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ACCESS POINTS
There are two access points to the Fresno
Canyon trail. Visitors can access the trail from
Green River Road or from Oakridge Drive. The
Green River Road access point has signage
and trash cans. The Oakridge Drive access
point does not have any signage or amenities.

A wooden fence delineates the trail between
these two access points.

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Access
Point
Fresno
Trail
Access
Point
There are two access points to Fresno Canyon within Corona.

The City can consider enhancing the Oakridge
Drive trailhead to provide amenities at an
access point that is more easily accessible for
both drivers and active transportation users.

However, this decision should be made with
consideration for future residential development
along Oakridge Drive.

The trail continues south outside of the borders of
Corona into the Cleveland National Forest, but
this is not a USFS authorized trail. This means that
while the public can still use this trail, but the trail is not maintained by the USFS.

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PARKING
Visitors using the Green River Road access point
can park on the street at nearby Nicholas Place
and walk to the trailhead. While plenty of free
parking is available on Nicholas Place, it is
not readily apparent from Green River Road
or on Nicholas Place itself. Signage should be
implemented to clearly direct trail users to and
from parking on Nicholas Place. There is also
a nearby shopping plaza that trailhead visitors
may be able to use, although some spaces are
reserved for customers only.

With the exception of the gated community
south of San Ramon Drive, the Oakridge Drive
access point is in a neighborhood with few
parking restrictions and plenty of on-street
parking. Community members noted that parking
here is more comfortable that finding parking
off of Green River Road. Additionally, the City
of Corona owns property at the intersection of
Oak Ridge Drive and the Fresno trail that can be
utilized for parking in the future.

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Santa Ana River Trail (SART)
The SART is a multi-use trail that when completed
will span more than 100 miles between San
Bernardino and Orange County. The paved
path starts in west Corona and travels through
Orange County. To the east, most of the 12.8
mile section through Prado Basin along the
Corona border is currently unbuilt. Future plans
aim to connect the regional trail further east to
the City of Riverside.

There is a short paved portion of path along the Prado Basin, but it is unpaved on either side. “Connect both ends
of the Santa Ana
River Trail”

SANTA ANA

RIVER TRAIL
Trail Length
68 Miles; 110 Miles Upon
Completion (From Orange
County to San Bernardino)
Elevation Gain
300 Feet (In Corona)
Access Points
Green River Road; Auto
Center Drive
Access Ownership
Public
Santa Ana
River
Trail
Santa Ana
River
Trail

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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Community members hope to see the
completion of the Santa Ana River Trail to create
bicycle access from Riverside County to Orange
County. Community members would like to see
bike trails with amenities in Corona, similar to the
trails that exist in neighboring cities.

Over 20% of survey respondents stated that
they have biked on nature trails in Corona in the
past 5 years. These cyclists would also likely be
interested in riding on the SART. When asked to
rate Corona’s trail connectivity to nearby cities
most respondents rated it as average or poor.

The completion of the SART will provide regional
connectivity between multiple jurisdictions.

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ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

CONNECTIONS
Bicycle lanes on Green River Road connect
cyclists to the western access point to the SART.

However, these bike lanes only span between
the SART parking lot and Crestridge Drive. The
lanes do not start again on Green River Road
until Fresno Road, leaving a gap in bike facilities
at the State Route 91 entrance and exit ramps.

Pedestrians cannot access the SART at the
western entrance as Green River Road does not
have sidewalks south of Crestridge Drive.

Even with the bike lanes along Green River
Road, it is unlikely that the average cyclist would
feel comfortable riding on this multi-lane, 45mph
street. In the long term, the City can consider a
Class I shared-use path along the previously
proposed Butterfield Trail alignment to create a
safe, connected path to the SART. The Butterfield
Trail would connect pedestrians and cyclists
from the SART to El Cerrito along Foothill
Parkway in Corona.

Bicycle lanes lead cyclists to Auto Center Drive
at the eastern end of the trail, but similarly to
Green River Road, these bike lanes may not
feel comfortable to most cyclists. Buffered or
protected bike lanes on nearby street can
provide enhanced separation from motor
vehicles.

ACCESS POINTS
Buffered or protected bike lanes leading to the Santa
Ana River Trail may make it more comfortable for
cyclists to ride to the trail.

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The paved SART can be accessed from the
western side of the City from Green River
Road. Visitors can enter the paved trail through
the parking lot on Green River Road to travel
west to Orange County. The trail can also be
accessed by driving through the Green River
Golf Club parking lot. From here, visitors can
access the unpaved trail which heads eastward.

There is a short, paved section of the path
between two unpaved sections in the Prado
Basin as the path travels east. Currently, the
Golf Club allows this access but, if this trailhead
becomes more popular the Club may prefer to
prohibit visitors from driving through.

Visitors can also access the unpaved path at the
eastern side of the City from Auto Center Drive
near Railroad Street. Neither the Green River
Road nor the Auto Center Drive access points
have marked trailheads.

Until significant trail development is completed,
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Access
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River Trail
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River Trail
The SART can be accessed from Green River Road or Auto Center Drive. The only paved portion of the trail is between two unpaved sections.
the Green River Road parking lot should be
the main access point. This location already
provides access to the trail headed west and
has ample parking. The trailhead can also
be enhanced with amenities like a restroom,
benches, and tables.

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There is limited parking at the eastern entrance
to the Santa Ana River Trail. Vehicles can park
in the dirt patches along Auto Center Drive.

However, future development along Auto
Center Drive may limit parking on the side of
the road. There is undeveloped space along
Auto Center Drive where a parking lot could be
constructed.

At the western access point near the golf course,
parking is available along Green River Road.

Visitors can park in the lot and then walk a short
distance to the paved path headed west to
Orange County. Vehicles can also park in the
Golf Club parking lot or along the dirt road
approaching the unpaved trail headed east.

Visitors can enter the Santa Ana River Trail from this parking lot off of Green River Road.

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The City of Corona is actively looking for
opportunities to create more recreational assets
and improve access to existing trails. Few of the
existing trails have trailheads, which can make it
unclear for visitors where the trails start.

The City acquired a large parcel of
undeveloped land in 2021 at the entry to
Skyline Road, and is in talks with the owners of
the Oxbow property as well as Eagle Glen Golf
Club to develop and formalize access to trails
within the Cleveland National Forest.

The following section details concepts for the
Skyline and Oxbow sites, as well as provides
examples of low, medium, and high effort
trailhead constructions that may be implemented
in Corona.

Newly acquired parcel at Skyline Drive

DESIGN CONCEPTS & TRAILHEAD TYPES

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Skyline Drive Concepts
In 2021 the City of Corona purchased
approximately 292 acres of land at the base
of the Skyline Road trail. The following design
concepts explore how a portion of this newly
acquired land could be designed to create
a vibrant staging area for trails within the
Cleveland National Forest.

The concepts include a wide range of potential
amenities including circulatory trails, restrooms,
pump tracks, native landscape, parking lots,
and more.

While the Trail Master Plan explores conceptual
designs for the newly acquired land, a Master
Plan study is budgeted in 2024 that will explore
the design and use of this space in greater
detail.

Full page concept designs can be viewed in
Appendix D.
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CORONA TRAILHEAD CONCEPTS
VIEWING PLATFORM - ALTERNATIVE 10
Legend
Trailhead (10,000 sf)
Native Landscape (218,000 sf)
Outlook/Viewing Platform
Pedestrian Bridge
Boardwalk

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CORONA TRAILHEAD CONCEPTS NATURE CENTER - ALTERNATIVE 1 Legend
Nature Center (236,000 sf)
Parking Lot (28 parking spaces - 9,800 sf)
Vehicular Bridge
Pedestrian Bridge
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CORONA TRAILHEAD CONCEPTS PUMP TRACK - ALTERNATIVE 4
Legend
Trailhead (30,000 sf)
Park Space (217,000 sf)
Pump Track (508,000 sf)
Pedestrian Bridge
Pedestrian Walkway
Restrooms (1,200 sf)
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CORONA TRAILHEAD CONCEPTS OUTDOOR EDUCATION - ALTERNATIVE 7 giant landscape sprinke stuff in
Legend
Trailhead (16,000 sf)
Nature Center (37,000 sf)
Pedestrian Bridge
Outdoor Education (6,000 sf)
37,000 SF (NA CENTER)
16,000 SF (TRAILHEAD)
6,000 SF (OUTDOOR EDUCATION)
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CORONA TRAILHEAD CONCEPTS DEMONSTRATION GARDEN - ALTERNATIVE 2 Legend
Demonstration Garden (186,000 sf)
Parking Lot (75 parking spot - 85,000 sf)
Native Landscape (47,000 sf)
Restrooms
Vehicular Bridge
Pedestrian Walkway
0 200’ 400’
CORONA TRAILHEAD CONCEPTS COMPACT TRAILHEAD - ALTERNATIVE 5 Legend
Trailhead (19,000 sf)
Parking Lot (54 parking spaces - 56,000 sf)
Vehicular Bridge
Native Landscape (18,000 sf)
Restrooms (3,800 sf)
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CORONA TRAILHEAD CONCEPTS PARK - ALTERNATIVE 8
Legend
Park (58,000 sf)
Non-Turf Sports (68,000 sf)
Native Landscape (225,000 sf)
Dog Park (32,000 sf)
Restrooms (1,200 sf)
Pedestrian Bridge
CORONA TRAILHEAD CONCEPTS PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY - ALTERNATIVE 3 Legend
Trailhead (30,000 sf)
Amenities (13,000 sf)
Restrooms (1,200 sf)
Pedestrian Bridge
Trail
Boardwalk
Tin Mine Canyon Trail
to be formalized
Hagador Canyon Trail
to be formalized
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0 200’ 400’
CORONA TRAILHEAD CONCEPTS OVERFLOW PARKING LOT - ALTERNATIVE 6 Legend
Trailhead (63,000 sf)
Parking Lot (63 parking spots - 36,000 sf)
Nature Center (163,000 sf)
Pedestrian Bridge
Vehicular Bridge
0 200’ 400’
CORONA TRAILHEAD CONCEPTS TRAILHEAD + PARKING LOT - ALTERNATIVE 9 Legend
Trailhead (28,300 sf)
Parking Lot (118 parking spots - 118,000 sf)
Restrooms
Native Landscape (87,000 sf)
Vehicular Bridge
Pedestrian Bridge
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CORONA TRAILHEAD CONCEPTS
NATIVE WALK - ALTERNATIVE 5
Legend
Trailhead (12,000 sf)
Parking Lot (42 parking spaces - 15,000 sf)
Amenities (6,000 sf)
Native Landscape (240,000 sf)
Nature Trails
Kirkwood Dr
Oxbow Concepts
The City of Corona is exploring the opportunity
to purchase a 25 acre portion of the historic
Mountain View Golf Course.

Since closing down in 2009, the golf course
has sat as vacant land between housing
developments. In 2017 the Riverside County
Board of Supervisors initiated the process of a
General Plan Amendment to allow for different
uses on the land. While the conditions of transfer
require that the land be retained as open
space, it is permissible for the City to implement
generalized trails and staging for the other trails
nearby.

The following concepts propose a suite of
amenities that would create a recreational
asset for the surrounding community, as well as
provides a staging area opportunity to access
trails such as Fresno Canyon and Skyline Drive.

Full page concept designs can be viewed in
Appendix D.

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CORONA TRAILHEAD CONCEPTS DISC GOLF - ALTERNATIVE 1
Legend
Trailhead (22,000 sf)
Compact Parking Lot (30 parking spaces - 3,000 sf)
Amenities (20,000 sf)
Disc Golf
Note: Metrolink West Corona North
Station ~2 Miles From Parcel
Kirkwood Dr
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CORONA TRAILHEAD CONCEPTS NATURE THEMED ACTIVITIES - ALTERNATIVE 4 Legend
Nature Center (40,000 sf)
Nature Play (14,000 sf)
Outdoor Learning (5,300 sf)
Community Garden (24,000 sf)
Challenge Course (14,000 sf)
Nature Trails
Kirkwood Dr
0 250’ 500’
CORONA TRAILHEAD CONCEPTS ACTIVITY FIELDS - ALTERNATIVE 2 Legend
Trailhead (26,000 sf)
Parking Lot (40 parking spaces - 14,000 sf)
Sports Fields (tennis 26,000 sf)
Childrens Playground (35,000 sf)
Native Landscaping (165,000 sf)
Nature Trails
Kirkwood Dr
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CORONA TRAILHEAD CONCEPTS
PARK + NATURALISTIC WATER FEATURE - ALTERNATIVE 6
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Legend
Nature Center (40,000 sf)
Parking Lot (30 parking spaces - 10,000sf)
Children’s Playground (5,300 sf)
Lawn/Recreational Area (24,000 sf)
Seating (14,000 sf)
Nature Trails
Kirkwood Dr
Elevated Walkway
Water Feature meandering paths
less formal
CORONA TRAILHEAD CONCEPTS OUTDOOR FACILITIES - ALTERNATIVE 3 0 250’ 500’
Legend
Trailhead (22,000 sf)
Outdoor Archery Facility (27,000 sf)
Outdoor Skating Rink (48,000 sf)
Outdoor Fitness Equipment (3,000 sf each)
Kirkwood Dr
0 250’ 500’

CORONA TRAILHEAD CONCEPTS
RECREATION + NATURALISTIC WATER FEATURE - ALTERNATIVE 7 Legend
Trailhead (16,000 sf)
Dog Run (15,000 sf)
Outdoor Learning (8,000 sf)
Riparian Landscape (35,000 sf)
Nature Trails
Jogging Track
Kirkwood Dr
Water Feature
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Trailhead Design Examples
Trails in Corona have varying amounts of size
available to create trailheads. The following
section provides three photo renderings of
trailheads at varying scales and intensity. While
these renderings only show three trails in the city,
these concepts can be used on any trails within
Corona.

For more information about trailhead standards
and amenities, see “Trail and Trailhead
Standards” on page 72.

Skyline Drive Trailhead

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Trailhead concept for Skyline Drive Trail at existing trailhead (Medium-Intensity)

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Trailhead concept for Fresno Canyon Trail on Green River Road (High-Intensity) Section 8

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Non-infrastructure programs can encourage
residents to visit Corona’s trails and learn about
Corona’s history and natural environment. These
programs can also help educate pedestrians,
cyclists, and drivers about the benefits of an active
transportation network and how all road users
can respect each other in shared spaces. Trail
and active transportation programs can build
community connections, and can increase support
for future improvements and expansion of the
City’s trails. The following list of programs includes
those that are already in place in Corona,
and suggestions for programs that the City can
implement to support the goals of the TMP.

PROGRAMS
Park Ambassador Volunteers
Corona has a volunteer ambassador program
to help the city’s park rangers in keeping an eye
on parks and reporting any issues. Volunteers
are required to complete an orientation and
are expected to visit their assigned park at least
twice per month. Volunteers can alert the Parks
division of problems through the See, Click, Fix
app, or by meeting with members of the division.

Corona can expand this park ambassador
program by assigning ambassadors to visit
trails more frequently, and to report on any trail
maintenance issues.

Corona Beautiful Community
Clean-Ups and Tree Plantings
The City hosts community clean-ups once or
twice a season in districts around Corona.

Clean-ups are staffed by volunteers and cleanup locations include trails and neighborhoods.

In addition to clean-ups, the Corona Beautiful
organization also hosts seasonal tree plantings
at parks around the city.

SECTION OVERVIEW
This section provides options for implementing
the recommendations described in this Plan.

Programming can help increase trail usage by
forming groups and recruiting volunteers to help
maintain trails and trailheads. Programs can
also encourage walking and biking in Corona,
which can invite residents to walk and bike to
trailheads and to use trails as transportation
networks. This section also lists potential funding
sources that Corona can explore to fund
trail and trailhead improvements as well as
connections to these trails. Potential maintenance
and operational costs are described at the end
of this section to help in understanding the fiscal
requirements for trail upkeep.
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Adopt-A-Trail
Adopt-a-trail programs typically rely on
volunteers and organizations to maintain specific
trails in a city. Adopt-a-trail organizations
pledge to maintain the trail a certain number of
times per year, which can include lower-effort
tasks like picking up litter, to more thorough
maintenance activities like raking leaves,
removing weeds and encroaching vegetation,
painting benches, and cleaning trailhead
areas. Adopt-a-trail organizations should also
report larger maintenance issues to the Parks
Division. In return, Corona can install signage
at the trailhead thanking the organizations for its
contribution.

Volunteer programs can help keep Corona trails maintained

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Corona Parks Foundation
Programs
The Corona Parks Foundation is a non-profit
organization which helps with the maintenance
of parks and recreation programs in Corona.

The non-profit raises funds through donations
and grants and also assists the City with parks
development. The foundation hosts events like
Park Takeovers which include informational
booths, games, and volunteer opportunities.

These type of community events can help
introduce parks and amenities to community
members and can invite residents to become
involved in the maintenance of their parks. The
City can work with the foundation to expand
the foundation programming to encompass
trails and trailheads that invite residents to
visit the trails and learn about trail circuits and
connections.

Nature and Interpretive Centers
Nature and interpretive centers provide many
opportunities for residents and visitors to learn
about the natural environment, the history
of Corona’s land, and the importance of
preserving open space for future generations.

The Sycamore Creek Interpretive Center just
outside of Corona offers regular events for
children like Days of Wonder and school
group programs and field trips. The interpretive
center also partners with community groups to
offer presentations on wildlife conservation,
sustainable communities, and home gardening.

Corona can work the Sycamore Creek Center,
or can work to establish a city nature center
at a trailhead that can offer Corona-specific
programming.

Active Transportation Counts
Active transportation counts can track the
number of people walking and biking in certain
areas over a period of time. Counts can be
conducted before the installation of a piece
of active transportation infrastructure, like a
segment of bicycle lane, to understand the
number of people using the street for active
transportation. Counts should then be conducted
after the installation of the new infrastructure
Active transportation counts help track the number of
people walking and biking
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to determine if there is an increase in active
transportation use. This count data can be
useful in understanding active transportation
patterns, and can encourage the City to install
more active transportation infrastructure, or to
implement more programs depending on the
results.

Active transportation counts can be conducted
manually, or the Traffic Management
Department can use camera technology or
sensors to count pedestrians and cyclists.

Artificial intelligence may be utilized to
streamline active transportation counts through
automated video analysis and real-time data
collection. Lastly, the City can supplement
manual, video, or sensor active transportation
counts using digital tools such as Strava to
conduct analysis on the usage of trails.

Safe Routes Programs
Safe Routes to School and Safe Routes for
Seniors programming targets younger and older
populations to encourage walking and biking to
school and other local destinations. Safe Routes
to School programming typically involves school
events that teach students about the rules of the
road, bike riding safety, and the health benefits
of walking to school. Safe Routes for Seniors
programming encourages older residents to
join walking groups to build relationships and
to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Safe
routes programming can also help highlight the
deficiencies in the walking and biking network.

The upcoming Corona Bicycle Master Plan can
formalize a Safe Routes program.

Safe Routes to School programs encourage students to
walk and bike to school

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Active Transportation Program
(ATP)
The ATP requires $100 million dollars of
revenue from the State Road Maintenance
and Rehabilitation Account to fund active
transportation improvements. Projects can be
infrastructure or non-infrastructure projects
that encourage increased use of active
transportation. The goals of the ATP include:
• Increasing the proportion of trips
accomplished by biking and walking
• Increase the safety and mobility for
nonmotorized users
• Achieve greenhouse gas reduction goals
• Enhance public health
• Ensure disadvantaged communities share
the benefits of the program
Trails that serve primarily recreational purposes
are not eligible for this program, however, trails
that serve transportation purposes, such as
shared-use paths, are eligible for ATP funding.

Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
For trails that are primarily recreational in nature,
the RTP provides funding to states. These funds
can be used for trails with a variety of purposes
including hiking, biking, equestrian use, and
off-road motorized vehicles. This program funds
trail and trailhead maintenance and restoration,
construction of new trails, and safety and
educational programming for trail users.

Statewide Park Development
and Community Revitalization
Program
The purpose of this grant program is to create
new parks and recreational opportunities in
critically underserved areas in California. Funds
can be used to implement trails, pedestrian/
bicycle bridges, and trailhead amenities like
public art, picnic areas, shade, and gardens.

Projects must include major support amenities
like a restroom, parking lot, or lighting. Grants
are available for up to $8.5 million.

RAISE Grants
Previously known as the BUILD and TIGER grant,
the RAISE grant funds the building and repair of
transportation networks. Available through the
U.S. Department of Transportation, the RAISE
grant allows sponsors at the State and local
levels to obtain funding for multi-modal, multijurisdictional projects that are more difficult to support through traditional funding initiatives.

This includes trail projects that can be used in an
active transportation network.

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Rivers, Trails, and Conservation
Assistance Program
Led by the National Park Service, this program
supports conservation and outdoor recreation
projects. This program does not provide
monetary assistance but instead provides
professional services to help agencies achieve
their goals in implementing parks and trail
projects.

Land and Water Conservation
Fund (LWCF) Grants
LCWF is administered by the National Park
Service and provides funding for the acquisition
or development of land to create new outdoor
recreation opportunities. The Great American
Outdoors Act in 2020 authorized an annual
$900 million for the LWCF grant. Funds can be
used to provide green space, provide access to
water resources like lakes and rivers, and protect
and conserve natural landscapes. This grant can
be used for the development of new recreation
facilities including trails and bikeways.

Legacy Trails Program
Administered by American Trails, this program
provides up to $100K for projects that restore,
protect, and maintain watersheds in national
forests and grasslands. Eligible projects also
include those that improve trail resiliency and
trailhead access, protect endangered species,
and provide emergency access like evacuation
routes. Projects should engage a significant
number of volunteers, have local investment,
and benefit the public. Agencies that apply must
have a formal written agreement with their local
Forest Service Office.

Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP)
This program’s purpose is to reduce traffic
fatalities and serious injuries on public
roads. Projects on any publicly-owned road
or publicly owned bicycle or pedestrian
pathway or trail are eligible for funding. HSIP
focuses on projects that explicitly address
documented safety challenges through proven
countermeasures, are implementation-ready,
and demonstrate cost-effectiveness. HSIP is
offered every one to two years.

Carbon Reduction Program
Authorized with the BIL in 2022, the Carbon
Reduction Program is a DOT program that
funds projects that support a reduction in
transportation emissions. Eligible projects
include the construction, design, or planning of
pedestrian, bicycle, and trail facilities. Caltrans
distributes funding based on population sizes
using the 2020 Census.

Safe Streets and Roads for All
(SS4A)
Established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
(BIL), this program funds initiatives that prevent
roadway deaths and serious injuries and can
be used to carry out items in support of creating
safety Action Plans. Funding is provided for
projects which implement pedestrian and
bicycle networks, including trail networks,
improve the safety of intersections, and transform
roadways to separate active transportation
users. Projects must be identified in an Action
Plan such as Vision Zero in order to receive
funding.

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Affordable Housing And
Sustainable Communities
Program (AHSC)
The goals of AHSC are to support compact
development in order to preserve land, reduce
greenhouse gas emissions, and increase the
supply of affordable housing near jobs, stores,
transit, and other key destinations. Eligible
projects include sustainable transportation
infrastructure, such as sidewalks, and bike
lanes; transportation-related amenities, bus
stop enhancements; and other programs that
encourage residents to walk, bike, and use
public transit. Trail projects can be funded by
AHSC if construction accompanies affordable
housing development or other housing related
infrastructure programs recruit volunteers to
help protect and maintain trails in the city. Trail
adopters can commit to working on a trail a
specified number of days per year, and may
have duties such as trash clean-up, vegetation
maintenance, and reporting of larger trail issues
to the city. Trail adoption can be completed by
individuals, organizations, and businesses.

Table 6. Funding Sources
Name
Federal
State
Foundation
Bike
Pedestrian
Trails
Planning
Programs
Acquisition
Construction
Maintenance
Active Transportation Program (ATP)XXXXXXX
Recreational Trails Program (RTP)XXXXXXXX
Statewide Park Development &
Community Revitalization Program
XXXXXX
RAISE GrantXXXXXXXX
Rivers, Trails & Conservation
Program
XXXXXX
Land & Water Conservation Fund
(LWCF)

XXXXXXX
Carbon Reduction ProgramXXXXXX
Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A)XXXXXXX
Legacy Trails ProgramXXXX
Highway Safety Improvement
Program (HSIP)
XXXXXX
Affordable Housing & Sustainable
Communities (AHSC)

XXXXXXX
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Creating a comprehensive trails system within
the City of Corona requires a robust operations
and maintenance plan. This includes designating
staff to manage trail planning, coordination, and
maintenance, and creating trail maintenance
standards that outline required maintenance tasks
and schedules.

Operations
Trail operations refers to different trail elements and standards such as user rules and regulations, hours
of operation, public safety and security, and trail
closure and detour protocols. Corona Community
Services Department maintains the City’s park and
recreation facilities.

E-BIKES AND MAINTENANCE
The existing and proposed trails in Corona cater
to different users, including people walking and
biking on the trails for utilitarian purposes and hikers and bikers using the trails for recreation. Electric
bikes (e-bikes) require special considerations due
to the speed differential between e-bike users and
other users. The City can consider restricting e-bike
usage on trails that are more popular for hikers, like
Skyline Trail, while trails like the Bedford Motorway
which already allow motorized access can be
marketed towards e-bike users.

Maintenance
Maintenance can be routine or remedial, and
may vary depending on trail configuration, land
context, and amenities. Trails that experience
higher use will likely require higher levels of
maintenance than those in lower demand
areas. Similarly, trails that include trailheads
and amenities, like seating, landscaping, and
other elements, will also require additional
maintenance work.

Routine maintenance refers to day-to-day tasks
such as litter removal, debris removal, weed and
dust removal, and vegetation trimming. Natural
surface trails may require some additional
tasks, such as minor re-grading. Some routine
maintenance tasks can be completed on a
seasonal basis.

Remedial maintenance refers to repairing,
replacing, or restoring major components that
have been destroyed, damaged, or significantly
deteriorated.

Table 7 outlines typical maintenance tasks and
their suggested frequency.

MAINTENANCE COSTS
Typical trail maintenance costs vary greatly,
depending on the length of the trail, the
type of materials used, the level of amenities
involved, and the intensity of use. Average
per-mile maintenance costs for trails and Class
I facilities across the United States range from
approximately $8,500 per mile per year
(Santa Ana River Trail) to well over $100,000
(American River Parkway, Sacramento, CA; Katy
Trail, Dallas, TX). National average costs per
task are outlined in Table 8.

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Table 7. : Trail Maintenance Tasks
Task Suggested
Frequency
Trash disposal Daily
Restroom maintenance Daily
Litter pick-up Weekly
Landscaping Weekly
Sweeping and debris removal Weekly; after rain events
Trail surface, sign, and fencing
inspection Monthly; after rain events
Culvert inspection After rain events
Sign repair/replacement 1-3 years; as needed
Trail surface repair 1-3 years; as needed
Vegetation trimming Bi-annually; as needed
Re-grading As needed
Gates and fencing repair As needed
Culvert clean-out As needed
Task Average Cost
Restroom maintenance $500 - $1,000
Litter pick-up $8,000
Landscaping $5,000 - $8,000
Sweeping and debris removal $1,200 - $2,500
Sign repair/replacement $200 - $800
Trail surface repair $5,000 - $10,000
Vegetation trimming $15,000
Re-grading $50,000
Gates and fencing repair $500 - $1,500
Culvert clean-out $400 - $800
Site furnishing repair/ replacement $500-$2000
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Personal Safety on Trails
Safe trail design can enhance the perception of
safety for people walking and biking on trails,
even encouraging more trail usage.

Lighting is an important component for trail user’s
personal safety. Adequate lighting along trails
helps users more clearly see their surrounding
at night, and reduces the opportunities for
undesirable behaviors in dark areas. Lighting
can also delineate the trail area and prevent
collisions between trail users. Lighting should be
appropriate for the setting and not too dark or
too bright.

Branding can help identify trail territory and
define the trail as a space that is maintained
and frequently visited. Branding can be placed
on signage, but can also be reinforced through
texture and color along a trail. Art can also
help define a public space such as on murals
and sculptures on trails and at trailheads. Art
and branding can give a space legitimacy and
can encourage trail users to take care of the
trail space. Branding can also be included on
security features like on emergency phones at
trailheads.

Trails should be professionally maintained
to remove vandalism, trash, debris, and
encroaching vegetation. Trails that are not
professionally maintained can not only
encourage further mistreatment to the space, but
can also be hazardous to trail users.

Resources for Unhoused
Community Members
Constructing trails in the City of Corona will
require consideration for all trail users, including
unhoused people, to ensure the trails remain
usable and comfortable.

In 2020 Corona City Council adopted a
Homeless Strategic Plan to more effectively
address homelessness in the City. Corona has
partnered with nonprofits like City Net and
H.O.P.E to help unhoused residents connect with
shelters, medical care facilities, and emergency
services.

The City should continue working with these
organizations and others to coordinate
homeless outreach services along the City’s
trails. The City should also work to develop
protocols for encampments along trails that
disrupt trail access or trail safety.

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Collective Partnerships
Corona has a history of partnerships for regional
trails, like the Santa Ana River Trail. Regional
trails can bring more visitors into the City, and
can reduce vehicle miles traveled by offering
longer trail connections.

The City of Corona can benefit from continued
partnerships with neighboring jurisdictions and
organizations. Partnering with neighboring cities
can create regional connections for trails and
paths. Cities can share resources and costs for
longer trails that traverse multiple jurisdictions,
which can also be a benefit for grant funding
applications. For example, Riverside has an
existing sidepath that connects to Corona at
Colette Avenue and Buchanan Street. However,
at the Corona boundary, the sidepath ends
and requires cyclists to continue on bike lanes
on Promenade Avenue. Coordinating with
neighboring jurisdictions can create safe, offstreet region-wide trails for residents and visitors.

Corona can also partner with the USFS to
formalize trails that begin in the City and
travel through the forest. CNF trails are some
of the most popular trails in Corona, and the
jurisdictions can work together to establish
wayfinding to the trail, trailhead amenities and
trailhead maintenance.

Trail Type Average Cost per Mile
Type 1 - Multi-use Path (12’-16’ Asphalt) $2,000,000
Type 2 - Recreational Path (6’-12’ Asphalt) $1,200,000
Type 3 – Multi-use Trail (12’-20’ Asphalt) $2,500,000
Type 4 - Recreational Trail (6’-12’ DG) $350,000
Type 5 – Nature Trail (2’-6’ Natural Surface) $120,000
Table 9. : Estimated Implementation Costs
Cost Estimates
Table 9 details estimated per mile cost
estimates for each trail type described in this
Plan. These are planning level cost estimates
and are subject to change based on future
studies, engineering review and inflation.

Implementation costs may also vary based on
context and design width.
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10-YEAR IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
Prioritized Trails
The prioritization process ranked trail segments
from the Phase I TMP, TMI, and TWG. Although
the City can choose to implement any of the
trails on the list, those that scored high on the
list will provide the most benefits to community
members. These high scoring paths represent
trails that are expected to be lower cost to
implement and maintain while providing access
to everyday destinations and closing gaps in the
active transportation network. Map 29 shows
all of the existing bike lanes and existing and
proposed trails in Corona. The City can use this
map to see how connections between trails and
the active transportation network can be made,
and can help to justify the implementation of a
segment of the trail network.

Big 5 Trails and Trailheads
In addition to the prioritized trails, the Big 5
Trails were identified by community members
as popular trails that should be formalized. Due
to these trail’s connections into the Cleveland
National Forest and to other destinations in
Corona and beyond, these trails have potential
to draw visitors from outside of Corona.

Improving trailheads at these trails and others in
Corona should also be prioritized by the City
over the next ten years. Providing amenities like
restrooms, wayfinding signage, seating, and
trash cans can increase the comfort of visitors at
the trail and can encourage visitors to take care
of the space. Amenities like parking for vehicles
and bicycles can also encourage trail use by
making the trails more easily accessible.

Active Transportation
Improving active transportation connections
throughout the City can work concurrently with
trail implementation. Sidewalks and comfortable
bicycle lanes can provide safe access to trails
in the City without the need of a vehicle. This
reduces the demand for parking at trails as well
as expanding the opportunities for trail circuits
in the City. Trails can also act as facilities in the
active transportation network. In particular, offstreet trails, like those on flood control channels in the City, offer a walking and biking path
to many City destinations without needing a
vehicle or needing to walk or bike alongside
traffic.

Funding
The City can being planning for trail
implementation in the Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP). The Five-Year CIP identifies projects
to improve and maintain City infrastructure
including streets, sidewalks, and trails projects.

This Plan is updated every year and is funded
through a variety of sources including Corona’s
General Fund, tax revenues and legislative setasides. The CIP is an opportunity for the City to identify the trails and trail amenities that should
be implemented by 2033.

The City can also begin to apply for state and
federal grants to implement recommendations
in this Plan. Earlier in this Plan section are several
funding options for trail planning, construction,
land acquisition, and maintenance.

There are also opportunities for Corona to
apply for funding and to share resources with
neighboring jurisdictions.

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Policies
Corona should review and update its
development policies to condition developers
to maintain trails in new developments or pay
in-lieu fees to formalize trails right-of-way rights
to public spaces like trails. As development
increases in Corona, policies should establish
conditions to maintain access to open space for
the public.

Timeline
Table 10 is a potential timeline for the City
to use to begin planning for and implementing
the trails network within the next ten years. This
timeline includes some specific action items for
which the City can aim, however the timeline
is generalized to allow the City to update it as
priorities and opportunities change.

Identify which trails to prioritize in
the CIP
• Review development policies and
update conditions for developers
• Begin construction of the Hagador
Canyon/Skyline bridge
• Continue community outreach
• Begin wayfinding campaign for
trailheads
• Begin trailhead amenity
improvements, like at the SART
2023-2024
Identify potential active
transportation connections to
chosen trails
• Create a Master Agreement with
RCFC for trails on flood control
channels
• Begin constructing parking at Fresno
Canyon Trail
2025
Identify funding sources for
trails, active transportation and
trailhead amenities
• Work with RCFC to implement
Specific Facility License Exhibits
(SFLE) for each flood control channel
segment.
2026
Apply for grant funding
opportunities
2025-2027
Complete planning and
design studies for chosen
improvements
2027-2028
Begin constructing
improvements and create
maintenance plan
2028-2033
Table 10. Implementation Timeline
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Map 29. All Trails Map

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Appendix A

PHASE I TRAILS

OPPORTUNITIES
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Northwest Quadrant
Table 11 and Table 12 detail the proposed
trail segments and existing trailheads within the
northwest quadrant of the City.

LAND USE
North of the Riverside Freeway there is a pocket
of residential land use. The context surrounding
this pocket of single-family residences is mainly
industrial with offices and warehouses. 6th
Street, to the south of the Riverside Freeway, is
one of the longest commercial corridors in the
city. Multi-family and single-family dwellings
are located just to the south of the commercial
corridor. The western arm of the northwest
quadrant is characterized by more varied terrain
and low-density residential land use.

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
There are no existing Class I or Class IV bike
facilities in the northwest quadrant, however,
Class II facilities are present on most arterial
and collector streets. Class II bike connections
crossing the Riverside Freeway are located
along Auto Center Dr./Serfas Club Dr. and at
6th St. A Class III bike route connection crosses
under the freeway at Buena Vista Dr. The main
commercial corridor on 6th St. features a Class
II bike lane.

South of the Corona Municipal Airport and
north of the Riverside Freeway there are many
streets that do not have sidewalks. While the
area is primarily industrial land use with office
space and interspersed commercial activity,
there are a few breweries that could be
considered destinations in this area of the city.

The lack of sidewalks coupled with the distance
to areas where people are living make this area
difficult to access as a pedestrian.
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Existing Trail Access Points
Santa Ana River Trail
Santa Ana River Trail
Chino Hills State Park
Fresno Canyon
Fresno Canyon / Wardlow Ridge
Table 11. Proposed Trails within Quadrant
Segment
No.

Proposed Trail Name
1 Green River Road Multi-use Path
2 Palisades Drive Multi-use Path
3 Palisades Drive Nature Trail
4 West Corona Metrolink Path and Trail
Connection
5 Sixth Street to Skyline Multi-use Trail
Connection
6 Mangular Park Multi-use Trail Connection
7 Lincoln Park Path and Trail Connection
10 Corona Main Metrolink Connection -
Main Street Multi-use and Recreational
Path
11 Corona Main Metrolink Connection -
Trail-to-Rail Recreational Path
Segment
No.

Proposed Trail Name
16 North Corona Cross-Town Path and Trail
Connection
17 Neighborhood Transportation Multi-use
Trail Connection
18 River Road / Lincoln Avenue Multi-use
Path
19 Rincon Street Multi-use Path
20 Auburndale Street Multi-use Path
21 Butterfield Park Trail Loop
22 Neighborhood Recreational Trail
Opportunities
23 Santa Ana River Trail Staging Area
Connection
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EXISTING/PROPOSED TRAILS
North of the Riverside Freeway trail users can
access a nature trail at the edge of Butterfield
Park. While there is no existing trailhead at the
park, the trail connects to the Santa Ana River
to the north and a few other recreational trails
to the southwest. South of the freeway in the
area of the quadrant with steeper terrain, there
are two longer recreational trails one of which
connects to a larger trail system in the Cleveland
National Forest.

The northwest quadrant of the city has the
highest density of new proposed trails from the
Phase 1 TMP. Several trails are proposed in the
northern most residential pocket of the quadrant
that would utilize undeveloped land between
existing single family residential developments. A
linkage of hard-surface multi-use, hard-surface
recreational use, and firm-surface multi-use trails
is proposed along River Rd. and Lincoln Ave.
that moves north to south towards the Riverside
Freeway. There is no proposed connection
between trails proposed on the north side and
south side of the freeway. Trails proposed to
the west along/branching off of Serfas Club
Dr. would require the City to acquire land as
those alignments fall outside of the existing City
boundary. The western arm of the quadrant
with varied terrain has a long proposed soft
surface trail that utilizes undeveloped land at the
northern end of residential developments. Type
1 hard-surface multi-use trails are proposed on
Palisades Dr. and Green River Rd.

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO

TRAILHEADS
While some areas of the northern residential
area may be within a bikeable distance to the
closest trailhead south of the airport, there is not
a direct and fully constructed route to access
the trailhead. South of the Riverside Freeway
some residents are within walking distance to
two different trailheads that connect to a larger
trail system within the Cleveland National Forest.

All of the western arm of the city is within biking
distance to the two trailheads present in that
area.

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
The northern portion of the quadrant has four
existing parks that connect along the proposed
trail network, and provide opportunities for the
creation of additional trailheads. To the south of
the Riverside Freeway, many of the undeveloped
hillsides in the western arm of the city are
maintained by the City.

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KEY DESTINATIONS
• Transit
° West Corona Metrolink Station
° Corona Municipal Airport
• Schools
° Jefferson Elementary School
° Corona Fundamental Intermediate
School
° Corona High School
° Coronita Elementary School
° Cesar Chavez Academy
° Victress Bower Elementary
° George Washington Elementary School
° Aburndale Intermediate School
° Orange Grove High School
• Parks
° Sheridan Park
° Husted Park
° Ridgeline Park
° Corona Senior Citizens Center
° Butterfield Park
° Stagecoach Park
° Fairview Park
° River Road Park
• Employment/Commercial Centers
° Corona Regional Medical Center
° Industrial areas
° Gateway Town Center
° Sixth and Smith Center
° Plaza on Sixth Street

EQUITABLE ACCESS
Within this area of the city, there are two areas
that are considered disadvantaged (above the
75th percentile) based on CalEnviroScreen 4.0:
• the area with and west of Grand Boulevard
• the industrial area north of Highway-91
Areas north of the airport are less
disadvantaged. The few trailheads within this
area of the city are not located in residential
areas.
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Northeast Quadrant
Table 13 and Table 14 detail the proposed
trail segments and existing trailheads within the
northeast quadrant of the City.

LAND USE
The northeast quadrant of Corona is
characterized largely by residential land use.

Despite the relatively high number of residences,
there are no trailheads directly connected to
this corner of the city. A pocket of commercial
land use is located along the Riverside Freeway
on Magnolia Street and serves as the primary
shopping/destination area in this quadrant with
eateries, supermarkets, and other businesses. The
commercial area extends south of the Riverside
Freeway, but the surrounding context is mainly
industrial within the city limits.

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
There are several existing Class II bike facilities
in the north west quadrant of the city. Bike lanes
are located primarily on arterial and collector
roads in this area creating a loop throughout
the quadrant. The facilities connect to the south
of the Riverside Freeway and to the west of the
15 Freeway. While there are a large number
of smaller low volume residential streets in
this quadrant, there are no Class III facilities.

At Promenade Avenue there are Class II bike
lanes that connect to an existing off-street
sidepath in the City of Riverside. This could be
an opportunity to coordinate with Riverside to
extend the sidepath into Corona.

Sidewalks are present in most locations in this
quadrant and found on nearly every residential
street. Sidewalks exist connecting residents in this
area to the commercial destination area to the
north of the Riverside Freeway. Near freeway
crossing locations sidewalk infrastructure is
poor or non-existent which makes it difficult for
pedestrians wishing to connect to other areas of
the city. South of the Riverside Freeway there are
large sections of road with sidewalks missing on
one or both sides of the street.

EXISTING/PROPOSED TRAILS
There are no existing trails in the northeast
quadrant of the city. Three trailheads exist to the
south of the Riverside Freeway and are located
outside of the City limits. However, the trails that
connect to those trailheads continue south and
do not connect to any of the residential areas in
the northeast quadrant.

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO

TRAILHEADS
The three trailheads described above fall
within a 5-10 minute bike ride from some of
the residential areas in the northeast portion
of the city. A direct connection to the adjacent
trailheads would require exiting the extents of the
city. There are no trailheads within a half mile of
residential areas in the northeast quadrant.

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Segment
No.

Proposed Trail Name
10 Corona Main Metrolink Connection -
Main Street Multi-use and Recreational
Path
11 Corona Main Metrolink Connection -
Trail-to-Rail Recreational Path
12 Eastern Corona Multi-use Trail
14 I-15 Undercrossing Multi-use Path
15 Neighborhood Destination Path and Trail
Connection
16 North Corona Cross-Town Path and Trail
Connection
Table 13. Proposed Trails within Quadrant
Existing Trailheads
Northeast Corona
Northeast Corona
Northeast Corona
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS Table 14. Existing Trailheads within Quadrant There are eight existing parks in the northeast
quadrant of the city. Hidden Valley Pkwy/
McKinley St. features a planted median until
it reaches S Promenade Ave. at the north end
of the commercial area. Arterial and collector
streets in this area generally have planted
parkways that are maintained by the City.
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KEY DESTINATIONS
• Transit:
° Corona - North Main Metrolink Station
° Corona Transit Center
• Schools:
° Corona Ranch Elementary School
° McKinley Elementary School
° Promenade Elementary School
° Lincoln Fundamental Elementary School
• Parks
° Village Park
° Parkview Park
° Promenade Park
° Griffin Park
° Tehachapi Park
° Cresta Verde Park
° City Park
° Victoria Park
• Employment/Commercial Centers
° Hidden Valley Plaza
° Corona Pointe
° Industrial areas
° Corona Hills Plaza
° Corona Hills Marketplace
° Country Side Center
° Corona Mall

EQUITABLE ACCESS
There are two areas in this part of the city that
are disadvantaged based on CalEnviroScreen

4.0: 1) the area within and east/southeast of
Grand Boulevard and 2) the area east of I-15
and south of Highway-91. Trailheads in this area
are near the northern city limits, well north of the
disadvantaged areas.
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Southeast Quadrant
Table 15 and Table 16 detail the proposed
trail segments and existing trailheads within the
southeast quadrant of the City.

LAND USE
The southeast quadrant of the city consists
of two larger areas with different land use
characteristics. The western portion of the
quadrant is largely low-density residential,
similar to the southwest quadrant. The eastern
portion of the quadrant is largely industrial
and undeveloped. Commercial land use in this
quadrant is found along the I-15 Freeway, with
a larger concentration along Magnolia Avenue
and Ontario Avenue close to the freeway. In the
southeast corner of the quadrant is an additional
concentration of commercial use, however the
area is not easily accessible by pedestrians
or cyclists due to its distance from residential
areas and location on the east side of the I-15
Freeway.

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
Major arterial and collector streets through
the southeast quadrant feature Class II bike
facilities. Class II facilities traveling north to south are found on Fullerton, Rimpau, and California
Avenue. Class II facilities traveling east to west
are found on Foothill Parkway, Valencia Road,
and Upper Road.

A neighborhood located to the southeast of the
quadrant on the north and south side of Masters
Drive has numerous streets without sidewalks.

There are no sidewalks on Gilbert Avenue at the
entrance to Eagle Road (?) trailhead.

EXISTING/PROPOSED TRAILS
There are several trailheads to the east of the
industrial area of the quadrant with a system of
recreation trails. There is no existing or proposed
trail or bike facility connection to these trails.

There are existing trails (type 2 and type 1)
branching off of identified trailheads at the
southern end of the quadrant. The existing trails
connect to a recreational trail that enters into the
Cleveland National Forest. A hard-surface multiuse path is proposed along Foothill Parkway through the quadrant and connects to the
proposed segment in the southwest quadrant.

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO

TRAILHEADS
The trailheads located to the east of the industrial
area are not accessible to residents in the
southeast quadrant. Residents in the southeast
quadrant of the city are in close proximity to four
trailheads with several neighborhoods within
walking distance.

LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
Most of the arterial and collector roads in the
southeast quadrant have parkway planting
areas. South of Upper Drive as roads approach
the interface with the Cleveland National Forest,
there are no streets with parkway planting
areas. Eagle Glen Park and Spyglass Park are
located within walking distance of the three
adjacent trailheads. Additional trail amenities
and wayfinding may be beneficial at these park
locations.

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KEY DESTINATIONS
• Transit:
° None
• Schools:
° Garretson Elementary
° Excelsior Charter
° John Stallings Elementary
° Centennial High
° Lee Pollard High
° South Hill Academy
° Susan B. Anthony Elementary
° Santiago High
° Orange Elementary
° Woodrow Wilson Elementary
• Parks
• Kellogg Park
• Santana Regional
• Rimpau Park
• Citrus Park
• Chase Park
• Jameson Park
• California Heights
• Eagle Glen Park
• Employment/Commercial Centers
° Corona Point
° Temscal Village Plaza
° Kaiser Corona Medical Offices
° Corona Regional Rehab Hospital
° Magnolia Medical Center
° Corona Village
° Corona Vista
° South Corona Center
° Corona Orchard Center

EQUITABLE ACCESS
There is one disadvantaged area within this part
of the city: the census tract bound by E Grand
Boulevard, Kellogg Avenue, Magnolia Avenue,
and Circle City Drive. All trailheads are near
the southern or eastern city limits, not near the
disadvantaged area.
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No.

Proposed Trail Name
12 Eastern Corona Multi-use Trail
13 Foothill Parkway Multi-use Path Extension
(Butterfield Trail alignment)
Table 15. Proposed Trails within Quadrant
Existing Trailheads
Eagle Road
Eagle Glen / Bedford Motor Way
Arantine Hills
Arantine Hills
Table 16. Existing Trailheads within Quadrant

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Southwest Quadrant
Table 17 and Table 18 detail the proposed
trail segments and existing trailheads within the
southwest quadrant of the City.

LAND USE
The southwest quadrant of the city is primarily
low density residential land use. Commercial
land use in this quadrant is focused along Main
Street and Ontario Avenue. The residential
areas at the southern boundary of the city
are located at the foothills of the Cleveland
National Forest. The proximity to the adjacent
natural area provides opportunities to increase
access to recreation for residents in this part of
the city.

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES
Class II bike facilities are located on arterial/
collector roads through this quadrant on Foothill
Parkway, Lincoln Avenue/Upper Drive, and
Ontario Avenue. There are two existing Class I
facilities in this quadrant that are identified in the
existing trails description below.

Sidewalks are present on most streets in the
southwest quadrant, however there are a few
locations on residential streets without them.

Parallel streets between Millbrook and Stillwater
Road have either incomplete or are entirely
without sidewalks.

EXISTING/PROPOSED TRAILS
The south end of the city in general has the most
existing urban trails. The TMP 1 identified an
existing Type 1 Multi-use Path along Foothill
Parkway that runs along the interface between
residential development and foothills of the
Cleveland National Forest. An existing Type 3
Multi-use Trail also exists running west to east
between residential parcels from Mangular
Avenue to Foothill Parkway. The TMP 1
proposes an extension of the Type 1 Multi-use
Path along Foothill Parkway that would link from
the north west quadrant all the way to the south
east quadrant. A north to south running type
3 trail was proposed as part of the TMP that
follows an existing channelized waterway and
connects around the edge of the Oak Street
Creek Reservoir before reaching the Skyline
Drive Trailhead at Foothill Parkway.

BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO

TRAILHEADS
Four trailheads exist along the southern edge
of the city at the interface with the Cleveland
National Forest. Nearly all of the southwest
quadrant is within a two mile radius of a
trailhead. Some residents living towards the
southern end of the quadrant are within walking
distance of the nearby trailheads. Many of the
residential streets near the trailheads are cul-desacs with no direct access to Foothill Parkway.

This may increase the actual distance residents
would need to take to access nearby trailheads,
and opportunities to breakthrough to Foothill
Parkway should be investigated in the future.

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LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICTS
Many streets through this quadrant have
parkway planting areas that are maintained
by the city. Between Mountain Gate Drive and
Upper Drive there appear to be small trails or
linear parks connected to Mountain Gate Park.

These trails that are maintained by the City were
not identified as existing trails in the TMP 1.

There are multiple connections/breakthroughs
along the routes that allow neighboring residents
to access the trail and park.

KEY DESTINATIONS
• Transit:
° None
• Schools:
° Citrus Hill Intermediate
° Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
° Foothill Elementary
° Benjamin Franklin Elementary
° John Adams Elementary
° Raney Intermediate
° Vicentia Elementary
° Prado View Elementary
• Parks
° Mountain Gate Park
° Border Park
° Mangular Park
° Ontario Park
° Lincoln Park
° Brentwood Park
° Serfas Club Park
° Ridgeline Park
• Employment/Commercial Centers
° Sierra Del Oro Towne Centre
° Corona Town and Country

EQUITABLE ACCESS
There are no disadvantaged areas (based on
CalEnviroScreen 4.0) within this area of the city.

This area of the city has the highest concentration
of trailheads.

Access to Proposed Trails
Of the formalized trailheads in and near
Corona, six of these trailheads would directly be
served by one of the proposed trails. Trailhead
improvements could be coupled with the trail
construction projects.

Landscape Maintenance Districts
Several parks and planted parkways offer
opportunities for new trails or trailheads that
connect to existing or proposed trails.
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Segment
No.

Proposed Trail Name
1 Green River Road Multi-use Path
3 Palisades Drive Nature Trail
4 West Corona Metrolink Path and Trail Connection
5 Sixth Street to Skyline Multi-use Trail Connection
6 Mangular Park Multi-use Trail Connection
7 Lincoln Park Path and Trail Connection
8 Ontario Avenue Cross-Town Recreational Path
9 Mabey Canyon Wash Recreational Trail
10 Corona Main Metrolink Connection - Main Street Multi-use and Recreational Path 12 Eastern Corona Multi-use Trail
13 Foothill Parkway Multi-use Path Extension (Butterfield Trail alignment) Table 17. Proposed Trails within Quadrant
Existing Trailheads
Mabey Canyon
Mangular
Skyline Road
Main Street
Table 18. Existing Trailheads Within Quadrant

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Trails to Transit Program Options
Whenever possible, Corona’s trail network
should offer connections to the greater active
transportation network and to transit. In Corona,
key transit stops are all in the northern section of
the city and include the Corona Transit Center,
the West Corona Metrolink Station, and the
North Main Metrolink Station. All three transit
stations include designated parking structures or
park and/or ride locations that could potentially
be utilized by trail users. Opportunities to
create new connections or strengthen existing
connections to these locations is evaluated as
part of this Plan.

Newly Acquired Parcel
The City of Corona recently acquired a new
parcel of land adjacent to the Skyline Drive trail.

This parcel includes an expansive area directly
adjacent to the residential community south of
W Foothill Parkway that can potentially provide
space for a new trailhead with or without
designated parking. Conceptual designs for this
newly acquired land are explored in “Skyline
Drive Concepts” on page 150.

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COMPARISON OF

LIKE CITIES
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Developers are sometimes required to comply
with development conditions prior to the
issuance of a building permit. These conditions
can range from landscaping requirements to the
construction of transportation systems near the
development. Alternatively, cities may provide
an option for a developer to pay an in-lieu
fee in which the developer pays for the future
implementation of the conditional resource. The
purpose of conditional development related to
trails in Corona is to maintain access to existing
trailheads and to expand the trail network
where possible. This memo reviews policies
employed by neighboring cities that require
conditions or fees from developers for trail
implementation and maintenance. Increased
housing developments in Corona have
expanded the City’s tax base and can fund
further development of the trails network, but
these developments should comply with policies
that do not disrupt the existing network.

The City of Corona has historically not required
that developers meet a condition to develop or
maintain trails in new developments, nor have
developers been required to pay in-lieu fees for
trails. The City does require developers to pay
a parkland and open space fee, or a Quimby
fee, which requires developers to pay an impact
fee for the construction of parks, recreation, and
open space facilities. These fees are imposed
on developments of single-family and multifamily homes, and commercial development, with smaller fees on single-family attached and
multi-family dwellings. However, these fees only
pay for park amenities and do not fund trails.

While having few development conditions
in the City of Corona may have attracted
developers in the past, as the City grows,
conditions should be established to keep trails
accessible, including keeping access open to
the trailheads on land that may be developed,
and ensuring parking spaces near trailheads are
available and usable to the public. There has
been historical discussion about implementing
development conditions in Corona. In the TMI,
the plan notes that some of the identified existing
trails are located on undeveloped private
property, and notes that the city can consider
integrating or establishing pedestrian access to
these trails in future development.

The need for these conditions became evident
during the Skyline Heights development process
in 2016. A group of concerned residents
launched a petition to block the development of
the housing project, known as Skyline Heights,
which would annex 395 acres south of Foothill
Parkway between Trudy Way and Paseo
Grande. Residents were concerned about
access to the popular Skyline Drive Trailhead,
and other trails in the area. The developer
worked with these advocates and agreed to
maintain public access to Skyline Drive Trail, as
well as agreeing to fund a Trails Master Plan.

In 2020 a separate development was slated
that would block Skyline Drive Trail access,
prompting the City to purchase 292 acres of
land in the Skyline Drive Trail area to preserve
the open space. Part of the funding for this
purchase was from park development dollars,
which come from the parkland and open space
development fees. If the City does not create
conditions or fees for future development, the
City may face further trail access issues.

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In order to understand trail development
condition options, 5 comparable cities were
reviewed for their development requirements. In
general, cities may require developers to pay an
impact fee, while others may require a donation
of land or permanent right-of-way rights to
public spaces like trails. As an alternative to land
dedication, cities may also offer an in-lieu fee
option in which the developer pays a fee based
on the size and type of development to offset
the cost for trail development elsewhere in the
city.

City of Riverside
The City of Riverside requires developers to pay
a $78 per acre trails development fee prior to
the issuance of a building permit. These fees
are deposited into a City trails fund which can
be used for the acquisition and development of
trails. There are some exemptions to this fee, in
some cases a new development that replaces
an old development can be exempt from the
fee if the new development is developed within
one year of the old development’s departure.

Additionally, a developer can apply for a
reduction in the impact fee if the developer
donates land to the City. However, the land must
be situated where there is already a proposed
City Trail.

City of Laguna Beach
The City of Laguna Beach offers an in-lieu park
and recreation fee, which requires developers
to dedicate land, or pay an in-lieu fee, or
both, for parks and recreation. The amount
of land dedicated depends on the size of
the development, and the amount of land
designated for open space as determined in
the General Plan. If the development does not
include land designated in the General Plan,
the developer must pay a fee as determined
in the City municipal code. The Land Use
Element of the General Plan includes a policy
requiring the dedication and improvement of
trail easements as a condition of development
in the City. A condition of approval for coastal
development requires the developer to provide
the public with permanent access to recreation
on the shoreline, including trail access. In
general, the City requires developers to include
parking as a condition of development. There
is a special provision for this parking condition,
which allow the developer to reduce the
typical parking standards if the proposed use
for the development will encourage alternative
transportation modes. However, this special
provision cannot be used if the reduced parking
requirement would adversely impact public
access to beaches, parks, open spaces, or trails.

City of Santa Clarita
Santa Clarita requires developers to dedicate
land for parkland or pay an in-lieu fee
depending on the number of persons per unit
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developments in the Placerita Canyon Special
Standards District and the Sand Canyon Special
Standards District developers must provide
equestrian and pedestrian trails as planned by
the district, and existing trail access must remain
accessible. Within these special districts, a
maintenance association must be established
to maintain the trails in the development for
developments greater than 4 dwelling units and
all new commercial and industrial development.

Unincorporated Los AngelesAltadena
Altadena is in a Community Standards District
within unincorporated Los Angeles County.

In order to receive a conditional use permit,
developers must improve existing trail right-ofway and trailheads to ensure their ongoing use.

Within the County’s general Community-Wide
Development Standards, the code requires
the protection of trails to be considered to the
maximum extent possible. The County also
requires dedicated parkland or an in-lieu fee
per the Quimby Act and the Los Angeles County
Planning Division and Public Works Department
require additional fees to be paid to the
Department of Parks and Rec for any projects
that include publicly dedicated trails.

City of Temecula
New developments in Temecula that include
the plans of any street, trail or bicycle path
as shown in the General Plan, Specific Plan,
or any other supplemental document must be
dedicated to the City. Right-of-way shall be
provided to the City for construction of new trails
or improvements to existing trails and bicycle
paths. Property owners which have public trails
on their property must maintain the trail section,
removing vegetation, garbage, and debris.

Similarly to the other cities, Temecula requires
that developers dedicate land or pay an in-lieu
fee for parkland.

In the City of Corona, most of the most popular
trailheads, such as Skyline Drive or Hagador
Canyon, are on the border of the Cleveland
National Forest and are established and
immovable. As these popular trails are outside
of the City boundaries, it is imperative that the
City protect access to the trailheads so they
can remain open to the public. In Phase I of the
Trails Master Plan, there are trails proposed
throughout the City of Corona. While many of
these trails travel through already developed
portions of the city, the clearest path forward to
implementing as many trails as possible through
development would be to condition the trail
implementation as a requirement for developers,
in addition to permanently allowing public
access to these trails. This condition could also
be included as a part of the existing parkland
dedication and in-lieu fee.

An alternative to conditioning trail development
in the entire city, would be to condition
development in areas where the threat to
inaccessible trailheads are the highest, such
as in the undeveloped areas in the southern
portion of the city, along Upper Drive and Eagle
Glen Parkway, and in the northwest near the
Fresno Canyon Trail. Similarly to Laguna Beach
conditions along the coast, and Santa Clarita
conditions in special districts, development
conditions in these areas of Corona can ensure
trail access remains public while avoiding the
need to impose conditions in the entire City.

It should be noted however, that limiting the
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conditions and fee to only a portion of the city
will require higher payment by developers,
instead of spreading out the fee for all
developers in the city. Regardless of whether the
City chooses to include the fee in all of Corona
or not, there should not be concerns about
overburdening developers. Based on a study
by WRCOG which compared development
fees in cities in Western Riverside, throughout the
County, including in Corona, fees associated
with parks and trails are significantly lower than
the fees developers pay for transportation, water
and sewerage, and schools.

The City will also need to consider parking
conditions for developments near trails. Most
development uses in Corona require an offstreet parking requirement. However, these requirements may need to be increased in
some areas with trails. For example, multi-family
homes require 2.5-3.5 spaces per 5 units,
depending on the number of bedrooms, which
likely requires residents to find on-street parking.

However, if this type of residential development
is constructed near a popular trailhead, residents
and trail visitors will be forced to compete for
on-street spaces. The desire for parking near
trails outside of residential areas became clear
in 2017, when City Council approved additional
parking alongside Foothill Parkway, restricting
parking on nearby residential streets near the
Skyline Drive Trailhead.

Conclusion
In order to update the development conditions
in the City, the change will need to pass in City
Council. The Planning Division will also need to
be involved, to provide accurate General Plan
and zoning information