TRAILS
CORONA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY, 2024
TRAILS MASTER
PLAN
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CORONA, CALIFORNIA
City Council
Tom Richins, Mayor
Jim Steiner, Vice Mayor
Tony Daddario, Council Member
Jacque Casillas, Council Member
Wes Speake, Council Member
City Staff
Jacob Ellis, City Manager
Justin Tucker, Assistant City Manager
Donna Finch, Interim Community Services
Director
Moses Cortez, Parks, Trails, and Facilities
Manager
Brett Dawson, Trails Planner
Caroline J. Bustos, Park Planner
Parks & Recreation Commission
Matt Olsen, Chair
Stacie Bass, Vice Chair
Tomas Munoz, Commissioner
Michele Wentworth, Commissioner
Amie Kinne, Commissioner
Project Consultants
ALTA PLANNING+DESIGN
James Powell, PLA, Principal-in-Charge
Tim Bevins, Project Manager
Devan Gelle, Planner
Kelly Lei, 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
Michael Negrete
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 Process Overview............................................................................................................................ 8 Section 3 Recommendations.......................................................................................................................... 26 Section 4 Implementation Plan...................................................................................................................... 54
APPENDICES
A Comparison of Like Cities ........................................................................................................... 68 B Trails Inventory ............................................................................................................................... 112 C Trail Circuits.................................................................................................................................. 204 D Riverside County Flood Control Trail Process......................................................................... 210 E Trails Improvement Plan .............................................................................................................. 214 F Project Analysis Maps................................................................................................................ 248 G The Big 5 Trails.............................................................................................................................. 262 H Santa Ana River Trail Phasing................................................................................................... 306
TRAILS MASTER PLAN
Section 1
INTRODUCTION
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5 The Trails Master Plan (the Plan) is a
comprehensive planning document that creates
a framework to guide in the development and
access of trails systems in the City of Corona
(Map 1). This Plan reviews proposed trails
from the Trails Master Plan Phase I (TMP I) and
identifies new opportunities to build on and
off-street active transportation connections
to these trails throughout Corona. It provides
policy recommendations, prioritizes projects,
and provides a 10-year implementation plan to
bring these efforts to fruition.
The Plan is organized into four main sections:
1. Introduction outlining the Purpose and
Goals of the Plan
2. Process Overview discussing the
review of previous trails documents,
public engagement efforts, and review
of best practices used to create the
recommendations in the Plan.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
3. Recommendations for policies,
standards, funding, marketing, and
collaboration to create a high quality trails
system.
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The purpose of the Trails Master Plan is to
provide a comprehensive master planning
document that will guide the development and
improvement of the trails system throughout
the City of Corona, increase connectivity to
regional trails, and facilitate access to the
Cleveland National Forest.
The Plan provides a roadmap showing where
we are today, where we want to go, and how
to get there. Through the projects and initiatives
PURPOSE AND GOALS
identified in the Plan, the City will be better
positioned to provide more pedestrian and bike
opportunities, preserve and improve access
to trails, close gaps in the City’s trail system,
connect residents with nature, promote active
transportation, and increase the physical activity
and health of residents of all abilities through
improved access to open spaces. The Plan
considers not only trails in natural settings (i.e.
Cleveland National Forest), but also off-street
active transportation connections throughout the City
to help residents stay active. Built with the generous
help of community members, the Trails Working
Group, and the Parks and Recreation Commission,
this Plan identifies a comprehensive network of trails, trailheads, standards and supporting projects as well
as a series of recommendations for improving access
to these trails.
• Increase the number of trails
• Improve the quality of trails and amenities
• Expand the type of trails
• Complete connections of interior trail circuits
• Improve trail users experience
• Establish uniform trail standards
• Improve connectivity to regional trails
outside the City
• Improve trail connectivity to schools, parks,
neighborhoods, open space, and the
downtown
• Improve access to the Cleveland National
Forest (CNF)
• Improve opportunities for suburban active
transportation
• Ensure accessibility options for a range of
users.
• Improve collaboration with external
agencies
• Better compete for grant funding
• Improve marketing of trails system
• Promote physical activity and healthy living
• Further Corona’s vision to be a City of trails
The following goals were identified for the Plan based on a robust public outreach and stakeholder engagement
Background
The Trails Master Plan was built on more
than four years of detailed analysis, robust
public engagement, and careful planning. It is
comprised of the Trails Master Inventory (2019),
the Trails Master Plan Phase I (2021), and in
Phase II of the effort, a final Trails Master Plan
(this document). Each of these documents is
described below.
TRAILS MASTER INVENTORY (TMI)
The TMI conducted a preliminary assessment
of the trail system within the City and provided
foundational information for the master plan,
including a summary map of existing trails and
initial policy recommendations.
TRAILS MASTER PLAN PHASE I (TMP I)
The TMP I continued the work of the TMI by
expanding and thoroughly documenting the
trail inventory, identifying deficiencies and
opportunities, providing a framework of trail
types, and proposing trail corridor projects and
circuits.
The Plan created a Trails Working Group as part of the robust public engagement process
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7 TRAILS MASTER PLAN (THE PLAN)
The Plan builds on the information presented
in the TMP I and provides recommendations
on policies and design guidelines for trail
development and an implementation plan for
trail improvements over the next 10 years.
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PROCESS
OVERVIEW
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9 Preparation of the Trails Master Plan was
based on a significant review of planning
and land use data, including the City of
Corona General Plan, the Riverside County
Comprehensive Trails Plan, the City of Corona
Bicycle Master Plan (2001), the Santa Ana
River Trail Master Plan, the Prado Regional Park
Master Plan, the Trails Master Inventory (2019),
the Butterfield Overland Trail Project, various
sociodemographic data, existing transportation
infrastructure, and origin and destination data.
This Plan also includes new information based
on input from community members, the Parks
and Recreation Commission, and the Trails
Working Group. This information was used to
provide recommendations for improving access
to trails in the Cleveland National Forest and
for formalizing trails that have historically been
REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS AND PLANS
accessed by trespassing. The Plan also identifies
connections to destinations within the City via
interior trail circuits and prioritizes previously
proposed trails for the City to construct.
Trails Working Group Meeting April 2023
Preparation of the Trails Master Plan began in January 2021 with a multi-faceted process that included a thorough review of previous planning documents, inventory and analysis of existing trails and access routes, extensive community engagement and stakeholder outreach, analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) of the City’s trails system, and a review of the best practices of other agencies with successful trails programs. This section discusses the various steps in this process and highlights the information gleaned from each of these steps that helped shape the recommendations provided in Section 3 of this document. 10 CORONA, CA
connections as matching trails that connect and
continue throughout the City.
One weakness identified during the planning
process is that it is difficult to find information
about the existing trails in the City via the City
website or other online forums. There are
popular access points to the existing trails in
Corona, however they do not have physical
trailhead amenities for 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, level of difficulty, nearby wildlife, and
points of interest.
Like other nearby cities, Corona can host guided
hikes for different groups of children, older
adults, and those interested in educational
tours. These programs coupled with trailhead
amenities and clearer trail branding can
improve public knowledge of the trail network
in Corona. These recommendations are further
discussed in Section 3 (Page 26).
The Trails Inventory (TMI) identified the existing
trails and trailheads within City boundaries by
type. The condition of these trails is described
in the TMP I and can be found in Appendix
B (Page 112), which provides an overview
of additional information on these trails, trail
connectivity, and usage. Map 2 (Page 11)
details the existing trails and paths identified in
the TMP I, the TMI, and existing trails in adjacent
jurisdictions.
The City of Corona is bounded by several
jurisdictions, with trails that connect to the border
of the City. This Plan identifies these adjacent
trails and encourages connectivity between
the trails that traverse multiple jurisdictions. The
Chino Hills State Park contains two distinct trails
that can connect to the Santa Ana River Trail.
The City of Norco contains several existing and
potential trails along Corona’s northern border.
The County of Riverside has connections to
the Santa Ana River Trail, Butterfield Overland
Trail, and several trails along the southeastern
border. The City of Riverside has one connecting
trail along Promenade and Collette. To the
extent possible, the Plan incorporates these
INVENTORY OF EXISTING TRAILS
Trail users travel along Skyline Drive Trail
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The second most used 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 section is a Type
2 hard surface recreational trail.
The third most used trail is the Palisades 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.
An origin and destination analysis was
conducted for the Metrolink Station ridership 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 Metrolink Stations over the
course of the year in 2021. This data is useful in
showing which proposed trail alignments from
the TMP I are already being used by cyclists
and pedestrians in Corona.
Results in Map 33 (Page 13) show a yellow
highlight around the trails that 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 a
continuous sidewalk.
METROLINK ORIGIN AND DESTINATION ANALYSIS
North Main Metrolink Station
West Corona Metrolink Station
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frequently. The survey was advertised online,
through social media, posted on the City’s
website, and promoted at community events.
Paper surveys were also distributed at various
events like the Hagador Cleanup Event in
March 2023.
Robust community engagement was conducted
throughout the planning process to help ensure
that the project team heard from a wide range
of residents and stakeholders from across the
City. Community engagement was structured
to ensure feedback from a diverse group
of residents across the City, and included in
person meetings, booths at community events,
online surveys, and a Trails Working Group
(TWG) made up of stakeholders with a deep
knowledge of our trails system. The information
gathered through this engagement helped
ensure that the Plan meets the needs of a broad
cross section of the community.
Website and Survey
The City built and hosted a dedicated website
about Trails at www.trails.coronaca.gov. The
website provided updates about the trails
master plan process and included a survey
link to gauge input on resident’s priorities for
trails in Corona and was used to inform the trail
prioritization implementation plan. The survey
asked questions about how residents use the
trails in Corona and what types of improvements
would encourage them to hike on the trail more
COMMUNITY AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
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Figure 1. What activities have you engaged in within Corona?
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15 Over 900 residents participated in the
community survey. 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
1). Respondents were asked to rate different
elements of Corona’s trails, and majority 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 2) It is important to note that
respondents may have been referring to the
popular trails in the Cleveland National Forest
when they were rating the nature trails.
Respondents were also asked what Corona
could do to improve its trails and 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.
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• 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
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Trails Working Group (TWG)
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 came together and formed
the Trails Working Group (TWG). The project
team frequently collaborated with the TWG
throughout the development of the Plan, and
held six meetings to discuss 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
4 (Page 54).
TWG meetings also included 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
the United State Forest Service. Meetings with
outside agencies provided the project team and
the TWG with insight into projects happening
in adjacent jurisdictions and within the City
that will influence trail routes and trail access
around Corona. TWG team 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.
TWG members helped review and evaluate
proposed trail alignments using an interactive
map, which allowed team 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. In total, the TWG identified
28 potential new trail alignments. The TWG
meetings proved to be highly productive, and
many of the Plan’s recommendations are a result
of their efforts.
Parks Commission
The project team conducted 1:1 discussions with
parks commissioners at the start of the project
to understand their perspectives and vision for
trails in Corona. An update was provided to
commission in May 2023 on the draft Plan’s
progress, in which commissioners were informed
of project trajectory, and invited to share input
on potential recommendations and project
prioritization strategies. A final parks commission
update was provided in December 2023,
soliciting input prior to finalizing the Plan.
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elected council has created an ideal
environment to building out a robust trails
system in the City.
• Climate
° Corona’s proximity between the coastal
mountains and the dry desert creates
exceptional weather with moderate
temperatures and abundant sunshine.
• Partnerships
° Good relationships with external
agencies including the forest service,
flood control, county parks and
recreation, and others provides
opportunities to collaborate on trail
projects.
Weakness
• Lack of Formal Trailheads
° Corona has only 3 formal trailheads
to provide access to the Cleveland
National Forest. This has resulted in many
unauthorized access points and parking
congestion.
• Limited Access
° Many existing trails in the City are on
undeveloped private property and are
not legally accessible.
• Few Amenities
° With few trailheads or supporting
amenities available, trails lack some of
the basic amenities to support a thriving
trail system that supports active use by a
broad range of residents.
The project team conducted a SWOT analysis
to synthesize and condense the information
about the City’s trails system gathered through
the TMI, TMP I, resident survey, Trails Working
Group, and the other information provided
by the project consultant. The SWOT analysis
was instrumental in developing a nuanced and
strategic implementation plan. It has informed
policy recommendations and trail prioritization
by providing a comprehensive understanding
of the City’s environment, allowing the Plan to
navigate challenges, capitalize on opportunities,
and create a resilient framework for the
sustainable development of Corona’s trail
system. The results of the SWOT Analysis are as
follows:
Strengths
• Proximity to Cleveland National Forest
° With over 12 miles bordering the
Cleveland National Forest, Corona is
uniquely positioned to capitalize on
a phenomenal natural amenity at its
doorstep.
• Broad Community Support
° Corona residents consistently place a
high value on parks, open space and
trails. Support from the community and
SWOT ANALYSIS STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES
Proximity to Cleveland National Forest (CNF) Lack of formal trailheads Broad community support Limited access
Climate Few amenities
Partnerships Limited information
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
Trailheads and signage City close to built out
Additional trails People not in favor
Trail improvements and amenities Limited funding
Public awareness
Grand funding
Recent acquisitions
Table 1. SWOT Analysis Table
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19 • Limited Information
° Few informational and marketing
materials are available to help educate
residents on where trails exist, where they
go, and how to access them.
Opportunities
• Trailheads and Signage
° The creation of trailheads and signage
is relatively easy for our current
trails. Trailheads provide: enhanced
opportunities to access trails more
conveniently, diffuse traffic and parking
impacts by reducing the concentration
of trails users from gathering at any one
place, and reduce overcrowding on trails
and potential conflicts between users
competing for space.
• Additional Trails
° Spaces do exist to create more trails
and mark routes within the City. More
trails and connectivity present endless
opportunities to enhance active
transportation uses, help residents get
out in nature, exercise, and enjoy open
space.
• Trail improvements and Amenities
° In combination with a new bicycle master
plan, this Plan sets standards and routes
for trails. Improving amenities along trails
and at trailheads can help promote the
trail network, provide safety information,
educate visitors, and promote healthy
living through increased use. Leveraging
existing amenities at parks such as
restrooms, water fountains, rest areas
and parking can help improve trail user
experience today and in the future.
• Public Awareness
° Most residents are unaware of trails and
active transportation routes throughout the
city. Making trail maps available online,
at trailheads, and visibly marked with
signage will increase usage and public
support for the trail system
• Grant Funding for Downtown
° For grant purposes, the state considers
communities that score higher than a 75%
on the CalEnvironScreen Tool, which
measures pollution and health factors, as
disadvantaged. The downtown area of
the City scored between an 86%-92%
(Map 4 on page 47) making
these areas primed for competitive grant
funding opportunities for path and trail
connectivity grants.
• Recent Acquisitions
° The acquisitions of land at Skyline Trail,
Oxbow, and potential future preservation
of lands present additional opportunities
for trailheads and trail access.
Threats
• City close to built out
° The City is close to being completely built
out, with little remaining open space land
that could be used for trailheads or trails.
Trails will need to be designed creatively
within existing constraints.
• People not in favor
° While trail access is nearly universally
sought by residents, localized impacts
to nearby homes often creates conflict
for trail users and nearby homeowners
who dislike the added foot traffic, noise
and loss of privacy. This is particularly
true for home owners bordering the
national forest who wish to preserve the
quiet, secluded nature of the area from
unwelcome visitors trying to enjoy the
mountain air and views.
• Limited funding
° The trail system will be built and
maintained based on available funding
at the time. Current system development
fees associated with parks and trails are
significantly lower in Corona than other
jurisdictions in the WRCOG area.
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As Corona works to grow its trail network, the
project team looked at other Southern California
cities to glean best practices for promoting and
maintaining the trails and evaluated policies
pertaining to trail development and trail access.
The following section summarizes the findings,
and detailed information about each of the
cities studied can be found in Appendix A
(Page 68).
City of Riverside
PLANNING DOCUMENTS
• Riverside County Comprehensive Trails Plan
(2018)
• Comprehensive Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Master Plan (2020)
• Trails Master Plan (2021)
MILES OF TRAILS
• 31 miles of existing trails (not including
paved Class I shared-use paths, or internal
park trails)
• 67 miles of planned trails
Riverside’s existing trail network is focused
within 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, and highlights Signature Trails which have
historical or cultural significance, 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.
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.
BEST PRACTICES SUMMARY (CITY COMPARISONS)
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.
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21 City of Temecula
PLANNING DOCUMENTS
• Multi-use Trails and Bikeways Master Plan
(2016)
MILES OF TRAILS
• 110+ miles of existing 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.
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. Similar to other cities, Temecula requires
that developers dedicate land or pay an in-lieu
fee for parkland.
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). 22 CORONA, CA
City of Santa Clarita
PLANNING DOCUMENTS
• Santa Susana Mountains Trails Master Plan
(2018)
• Citywide Beautification Master Plan (2001)
MILES OF TRAILS
• 100+ miles of existing trails
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.
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 residential
developments greater than four dwelling
units, and all new commercial and industrial
development.
City of Laguna Beach
PLANNING DOCUMENTS
• Land Use Element (2012)
• Landscape and Scenic Highways Element
(2018)
MILES OF TRAILS
• 70 miles of existing trails
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.
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
Santa Clarita branded signage indicates the trail is in City open space
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23 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.
Unincorporated Area of Altadena
PLANNING DOCUMENTS
• 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.
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. The Altadena Crest Trail has signage and maps at key points
An OC Parks branded informational sign
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City of Glendora
The City of Glendora has implemented Phase 1
of the San Dimas Wash Trail and at the time of
writing this plan is in the process of implementing
Phases 2 and 3 of the trail. The improvements
present at the existing phase 1 segment of trail,
and that will be continued through phases 2
and 3, include a paved trail along the existing
maintenance road, trailheads and park features
at key intersections, and new landscaping at
other key locations.
The City has addressed common concerns
regarding safety, homelessness, maintenance,
property values, privacy, and funding:
SAFETY
The path will be locked at night, and the
Glendora Police Department will perform a
sweep every night before locking the gate.
Gates are much higher than the current County
gates and present a stronger deterrent to
trespassing.
HOMELESSNESS
The City is working in a comprehensive fashion
to improve homeless outreach. For example,
police and the Human Services Division
coordinate to bring services to individuals
experiencing homelessness, including mental
health and housing. Additionally, the sweeps
performed by police will prevent encampments
along the path.
MAINTENANCE
The City is responsible for maintenance of the
path. This includes trash and graffiti removal,
landscaping and irrigation, keeping the path
surface clear, and repairing any damage to
fences, gates, and furnishings.
PROPERTY VALUES
Based on research and experience with similar
project, the City of Glendora posits that paths
like Glendora’s Urban Trails tend to increase
property values, provide needed recreational
amenities, and offer safer active transportation
alternatives.
PRIVACY
The City has previously allowed home and
property owners along the Phase 1 section
of the trail to construct walls higher than the
Municipal Code allows. Privacy fencing is also
under consideration for portions of the trail. The
locked gates at night will prevent individuals
from accessing the path during nighttime.
FUNDING
The San Dimas Wash Trail project is primarily
funded via local and county transportation
funds which have been set aside for active
transportation, connections to waterways, and
public recreational space. The City is funding
the design with the San Gabriel Valley Council
of Governments and Rivers and Mountains
Conservancy funding construction. In total, the
City has secured nearly $7 million from granting
agencies to fund these improvements. The City
is actively working to secure additional funds for
improvements throughout the City of Glendora.
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25 iftitid
The San Dimas Wash Trail (Phase 1) spans nearly a mile between Sunflower Ave/Gladstone St and E Allen Ave Section 3
RECOMMENDATIONS
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27 POLICIES AND PRACTICES
The Plan recommends several policies to support
the future development and improved access of
the City’s trails system.
The City has historically not required developers
to develop or maintain trails in new projects,
nor have developers been required to pay
in-lieu fees for trails. The City does require
developers to pay a park and open space fee,
or a Quimby fee, for the construction of parks,
recreation, and open space facilities. These
fees are imposed on developments of single
family and multi-family homes, and commercial
development; however, they only pay for park
amenities and do not fund trails.
While having few development conditions in
the City 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.
The Plan includes an analysis of comparison
cities and identifies a number of trail related
policies and practices centered around trail
development, connectivity, accessibility,
maintenance, and promotion that could help the
City achieve its goals for trails system. A list of
policies and practices the City of Corona should
consider adopting are provided in Table 2
and 3 (Page 28 and 29). Implementation of
these policies and practices may require further
action by the City and may be accomplished
by incorporation of such policies and practices
into standard conditions of approval applied to
new development or through amendments to the
Corona Municipal Code and/or specific plans.
During the master planning process, important information was collected that lead to the development of several recommendations which are in alignment with the purpose and goals of the Trails Master Plan (page 6) to help guide the development and improvement of the interior trails system throughout the City of Corona, increase connectivity to regional trails, and facilitate access to the Cleveland National Forest (CNF). These recommendations include policies to facilitate trail development, standards for trail and trailhead design, signage, active transportation facilities, maintenance standards, funding and acquisition strategies, and marketing the trails system. Each recommendation is discussed in detail throughout this section. 28 CORONA, CA
Policy Number Policy Considerations for Trail Development 1 Condition trail dedication and construction as a requirement for developers in areas where the threat to inaccessible trailheads is the highest. Development conditions in these areas can ensure trail access remains public while avoiding the need to impose conditions in the entire City. This condition could be included as a part of the existing parkland dedication and in-lieu fee.
2 Require development plans to follow the Trails Master Plan to identify internal trails that link land uses and provide convenient travel to transit facilities.
3 Require easements or funds in-lieu of easements from development projects within the plan area to acquire, plan, study, design, construct, or manage the trail system.
4 Require new developments with an identified trail in the Trails Master Plan to construct a trail or trailhead, open to the public, that provides seamless connectivity between areas adjacent to the development. 5 Establish parking conditions for developments near trails. Most development uses in Corona require off-street parking; however, these requirements may need to be increased in some areas with adjacent trails. 6 Where desirable and practical, and considering homeowner privacy and safety, utilize publicly owned right-of-way such as flood control channels, levees, roadway corridors, and public utility corridors for trails if these facilities provide for a high-quality user experience.
7 Improve user experience by requiring attractively landscaped and designed pedestrian walkways and bicycle trails, consistent with sustainability principles, to encourage use and provide shading to reduce sun exposure. 8 Expand on current safety policies that limit cyclist and e-bike activities in parks and include additional restrictions to prevent cyclists and e-bike users from riding on trails in a manner that disregards the safety of other trails users. 9 Implement an annual assessment in support of trail maintenance and development. This fee could be included as an assessment on annual property taxes. The amount of this assessment would be subject to City Council approval and may require a vote as a measure to be scheduled during the City's election cycle. 10 Update and re-evaluate the Trails Master Plan every 10 years or in coordination with General Plan Updates, as significant trail-related events occur, such as the construction of a regional trail or a major change in policy. 11 Develop a policy to allow developers to opt to pay for the mitigation of impacts specific to Trails Master Plan trails into a fund for the development of trails outside of the planned project. 12 Implement a policy that provides development with density bonuses when trail facilities beyond those identified in the Trails Master Plan, are constructed as a component of new development or redevelopment. Facilities must connect with local trails identified in the Trails Master Plan, with the City maintaining discretion in awarding density bonuses to ensure alignment with development goals and community needs.
13 Develop an adjacent Landowner Trail Liability Policy for landowners who opt to provide easements or other securities for the development of the trail system, to expand upon indemnity as provided in CA Gov’t Code § 831.4.
Table 2. Recommended Policies & Practices for Trail Development
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29 Program
Number Program Considerations for Trail Development
1 Pursue and encourage partners to utilize diverse funding sources to develop the trail system. This includes utilizing publicprivate partnerships for the overall development of the system in a long and short-term framework for funding projects. 2 Actively seek out partnerships with neighboring trail managing entities to ensure consistent trail management and maintenance, reduce user conflict, and transitions between types of trails and other non-trail facilities. The City will also utilize these relationships to leverage funding for projects. 3 Generate an Existing and Desired Support Facilities Map (including parking) to support local and regional trails in coordination with municipalities, private developers, significant right-of-way owners. 4 Highlight opportunities to connect developments into the trail system. This will be performed by meeting with developers and discussing opportunities in collaboration with other trail managing stakeholders. The City will consider all types of trails in related discussions.
5 Provide trail access points with wayfinding at intersections and within communities wherever feasible. 6 Promote the designation of historical routes whenever feasible to encourage the application of funding sources to develop routes, interpretation opportunities, and other trail enhancements.
Table 3. Recommended Practices for Trail Development
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Implementation
Policies like those in Table 2 and 3 can
be incorporated into future City planning
and policy documents. For example, policies
related to walking and biking facilities should
be included in the future Bicycle Master Plan.
Many trail-related policies already exist in
Corona’s General Plan, and those existing
policies should be reviewed and expanded
upon during element updates. Policies related
to development can be updated in General
Plan Housing and Land Use updates and
trails policies can be updated in Land Use,
Community Design, and Parks and Recreation
plan updates. All specific plan updates for
communities throughout Corona should also
be reviewed for opportunities to include trail
policy updates. These policies should be
more detailed, and related to the construction
and maintenance of specific trails that are
recommended in the communities.
Many of these recommended policies can be
incorporated into the regular update cycle of
their relevant governing documents. Specific
policies to focus on developing first include
working with new developments to preserve
CITY OF CORONA
2020–2040 General Plan
Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan (SP 98-01)
City of Corona
City of Corona Redevelopment Agency
400 South Vicentia Avenue
Corona, CA 92882
621 E. Carnegie Drive, Suite 100
San Bernardino, CA 92408
The cover of the City of Corona 2020-2040 General
Plan
The 2011 Downtown Revitalization Specific Plan is an
example of a specific plan that identified trail policies and/or build trail access points and alignments
as articulated in this plan, and constructing/
promoting new trails and access points near
Neighborhood’s, downtown, and commercial
centers.
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31 Trail Design
Five types of trails were identified during the TMI
and TMP I master planning process. 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
in the following section. Table 4 shows the
built and planned mileage of each trail type. All
five of these types of paths and trails are found
throughout the City of Corona (these are well
described on pages 6 – 11 of the TMP I). Trail
design standards are intended to be flexible
guidelines to allow modifications at pinch points
and to accommodate other constraints.
STANDARDS
Trail/Path Type Existing Miles Planned Miles
Type 1 - Multi-use Path 2.37 17.54
Type 2 - Recreational Path - 21.79
Type 3 – Multi-use Trail 1.16 12.24
Type 4 - Recreational Trail 4.71 18.31
Type 5 – Nature Trail 18.78 14.37
Total Mileage 27.02 84.25
Total Combined Mileage 111.27
Table 4. Existing and Proposed Trails/Paths by Type
IV | City of Corona Trails Master Plan
Figures List of Tables
Figure 1-1: Study Area ..................................................................... 3 Figure 1-2: Type 1 / Class 1 Multi-use ..........................................7 Figure 1-3: Type 2 Path ................................................................... 8 Figure 1-4: Type 3 Multi-use Trail ................................................ 9 Figure 1-5: Type 4 Recreational Trail........................................ 10 Figure 1-6: Type 5 Nature Trail .................................................... 11 Figure 2-1: City of Corona Land Use Designations ..............15 Figure 2-2: Existing Trails and Paths ........................................17 Figure 2-3: Opportunity for Trails and Paths ........................19 Figure 2-4: Existing Proposed Bike Facilities .......................23 Figure 2-5: Barriers to non-motorized travel .......................25 Figure 2-6: Opportunities for Multi-modal Facilities ........27 Figure 2-7: Propensity Model ....................................................29 Figure 4-1: Proposed Trail Alignments ....................................42 Figure 4-2: Existing and Proposed Trail Alignments ..........43 Figure 4-3: Potential Circuit Trails (Loops) ...........................116 Figure 4-4: Potential Circuit Trails: Northen Corona ........ 117 Figure 4-5: Potential Circuit Trails: Western Corona ........118 Table 1-1: Overview of Trail and Path Types ............................ 6 Table 2-1: Existing Trail & Path Lengths by Type ..................16 Table 2-2: Opportunity Trail & Path Lengths by Type ....... 18 Table 2-3: Car Counts at Skyline Trailhead .......................... 20 Table 4-1: Proposed Trail Alignments ......................................43 Table 4-2: Existing & Proposed Trail & Path Mileage .........46 32 CORONA, CA
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.
• User Types:
° All street legal bikes including most
electric bikes
° Skateboards / Scooters / Wheelchairs
° Pedestrian / Hiker / Jogger / Runner
• Amenities should include:
° Trees
° Drought tolerant landscaping
° Pedestrian-scale lighting
° Wayfinding and interpretive signage
• Design Specifications
° 17’ minimum trail footprint
° 12’ minimum trail width
° 5’ minimum buffer from roadway
Concrete/
asphalt paving Pedestrian-scale lighting
Type 1 - Multi-use Path - Concept Example
Drought-tolerant landscaping
as buffer from road and green
infrastructure enhancements
Drought-tolerant
trees to shade path
° Minimum/preferred overhead clearance
(8’ minimum/10’ preferred)
° Concrete/asphalt trail surface
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33 Concrete/
asphalt paving
Type 2 - Recreational Path - Concept Example
3-4’ wide buffer can be used
for native/drought-tolerant
plantings or as bioswales for
drainage and stormwater
management
Drought-tolerant
trees to shade path
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.
• User Types:
° Skateboards / Scooters / Wheelchairs
° Pedestrian / Hiker / Jogger / Runner
• Amenities should include:
° Concrete/asphalt paving
° Trees
° Drought tolerant landscaping
° Wayfinding and interpretive signage
• Design Specifications
° 6’ minimum trail width
° No minimum buffer from roadway
° Minimum/preferred overhead clearance
(8’ minimum/10’ preferred)
° Concrete/asphalt trail surface
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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.
• User Types:
° All street legal bikes including most
electric bikes
° Skateboards / Scooters / Wheelchairs
° Pedestrian / Hiker / Jogger / Runner
• Amenities should include:
° Trees where feasible
° Drought tolerant landscaping where
feasible
° Pedestrian-scale lighting
° Wayfinding and interpretive signage
° Seating
• Design Specifications
° 12’ minimum trail width
° 5’ minimum buffer from roadway
Concrete/asphalt or
compacted/emulsified
decomposed granite
Buffer between trail, private
property and flood control channel
can include fencing and/or
plantings
Type 3 - Multi-use Trail - Concept Example
Trail amenities can include
seating, wayfinding signage, mile
markers, and native plantings
Pedestrian-scale
lighting and fencing
° Minimum/preferred overhead clearance
(8’ minimum/10’ preferred)
° Concrete /asphalt or decomposed
granite trail surface
° Vertical buffer required between trail
and flood control channel and private
property
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35 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.
• User Types:
° Mountain Bikes
° Pedestrian / Hiker / Jogger / Runner
• Amenities should include:
° Trees where feasible
° Drought tolerant landscaping where
feasible
° Fencing where required to separate
private property or protect sensitive lands
° Wayfinding and interpretive signage
• Design Specifications
° 6’ minimum trail width
° Minimum/preferred overhead clearance
(8’ minimum/10’ preferred)
° Decomposed granite trail surface
Compacted naturalsurface paving such as
decomposed granite
Type 4 - Recreational Path - Concept Example
Buffer between trail, private
property, and open space
can include fencing and/or
plantings
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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.
• User Types:
° Mountain Bikes
° Pedestrian / Hiker / Jogger / Runner
• Amenities should include:
° Fencing where required to separate
private property or protect sensitive lands
° Wayfinding and interpretive signage
• Design Specifications
° No minimum trail width
° Natural trail surface
Preserve the existing
landscape adjacent to trail;
can be enhanced with
native plantings
Natural surface material can vary
based on trail location
Type 5 - Nature Trail - Concept Example
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37 TRAILHEADS
The design 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 trailheads
in Corona. All trailheads should aim to include:
• Kiosk/Signage
• Water Fountain
• Trash Can
• Bench
• Bike Repair Station
Bike Racks Bike Maintenance Station Drinking Fountains
Monument/ Entry Signs
(Design to be determined)
Benches
Picnic Tables
Rules/ Informational Signage or Kiosk
(Design to be determined)
Trash Receptacles
Dog Bag Dispenser
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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 and should be incorporated into all
urban trail projects where practicle. 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.
Considering safety concerns surrounding
proposed trails along flood control channels,
addressing these issues during the contracting
phase of project implementation is crucial. The
City of Corona can work with the Riverside
County Flood Control and Water Conservation
District to empower City law enforcement and
rangers to maintain security along those trails.
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 trails, post and cable fences may be
preferred to lumber fences to minimally impact
the trail experience.
Fencing along the Fresno Canyon Trail
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39 Leading pedestrian interval
Pedestrian refuge island
Curb ramp
High visibility crosswalk
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Wayfinding and Signage
Corona can increase the visibility of the trails
by using branded wayfinding and signage.
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 signage
such as mile markers can aid in emergencies by
providing accurate location information. Unique
signage should be used to distinguish historic
trails, nature trails, and trail circuits. Specifically, trails like the Butterfield Overland Trail should
have signage reflective of the history of the
route.
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
(MUTD), the National Committee on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (NCUTCD), and the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Even with
these standards, Corona still can create signage
that reflects the City’s character and identity. QR
codes can be added to signage for users to
access additional interactive like audio tours, as
well as provide trail visitors with the most up-todate information about dynamic trail elements such as closures.
Following is a summary of the different types of
signage that can make a complete sign family
on a trails system.
• Directional Signage can point visitors
to popular trailheads and can be used by
drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to point
users to the safest path of travel to reach
the trailheads. This type of signage should
indicate to cyclists when there are off-street
Class I shared use paths available, and
indicate when an active transportation
user should take advantage of a crossing
opportunity.
Trailhead signage can provide a variety of information Directional signage can point to destinations and trails
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41 • 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.
• 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.
Gateway signage can help point visitors to amenities at the trailhead like parking, restrooms, and picnic areas • Trailhead Signage typically provides
maps of trails and can include educational
information about trail safety and cultural
information.
• On Trail Directional Signage can be
placed to direct visitors to destinations on
the trail, provide trail mileage information,
and act as mile markers.
• 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.
• 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.
Safety signage can alert trail users about wild animals like snakes
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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 3. Types of Bicycle Facilities
Active Transportation Facilities
The recommendations in this Plan can help to
inform future active transportation planning
initiatives in the City of Corona. Figure 3 shows
the types of bicycle facilities that the City may
consider as part of this effort. 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.
The TMP I identified barriers to non-motorized
travel, including high speed roadways, frequent
collisions, and freeway crossings. The TMP
I 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, other adults,
and people who do not feel confident riding a
bicycle. Planning bikeways that meet the needs
of all residents of Corona require consideration
of street speeds and vehicle columns and may
require implementing off-street bikeways or
separated on-street bikeways to reduce or
eliminate potential conflicts between cyclists
and drivers.
Active transportation connections to the interior
trails and 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
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43 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.
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 Appendix G (Page 258) 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 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 land, to understand
the number of people using the street for
active transportation. Counting should then
be conducted after the installation of the new
infrastructure.
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Maintenance
Creating a comprehensive trails system within
the City 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. Trails should be properly
maintained to remove graffiti, trash, debris,
and encroaching vegetation. Trails that are not
properly maintained can not only encourage
further mistreatment to the space, but can also
be hazardous to trail users.
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 5 outlines
typical maintenance tasks and their suggested
frequency.
Table 5. : 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 Grooming Bi-annually
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
Volunteer programs can help keep Corona trails maintained
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45 MAINTAINANCE AT 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.
Oak Street Basin at Chase Drive
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Projects to improve and maintain the City’s
infrastructure are outlined in the City’s Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP). These projects are
scheduled over a 10-year period and include
streets, sidewalks, utilities, parks, and trails
projects. The CIP is updated every year and is
funded through a variety of sources including the
General Fund, special tax revenues, grants, and
legislative set- asides. The CIP is an opportunity
for the City to identify the trails and trail
amenities that should be implemented by 2033
and the funding sources associated with these
improvements.
Grants
There are numerous opportunities for state
and federal grant funding that can be used to
implement the recommendations in this Plan.
There are also opportunities for Corona to
apply for funding and to share resources with
neighboring jurisdictions. Table 6 on page
50) provides a list potential funding sources
and their project type applications.
The CalEnviroScreen Tool Map 4 (Page
51) is used to identify communities that face
disproportionate pollution burdens compared
to other census tracts in California. The tool
considered 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. A large portion of Corona is
classified as disadvantaged (86-92%) and has
less access to existing trails. These factors would
increase the likelihood of grants to fund trail
expansion and improvements in these areas.
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
FUNDING
• 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.
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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.
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.
CARBON REDUCTION PROGRAM
Authorized with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
(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 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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49 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.
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.
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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
Other Funds
Table 6. Funding Sources
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE (DIF)
FUNDS
DIF funding is generated through fees charged
to developers based upon the additional
costs of providing public services to the new
development. These fees are used to fund major
capital projects and are currently allocated for
the construction of parks, recreation, and open
space facilities.
GENERAL FUND
The General Fund is the City’s primary operating
fund and accounts for most City programs
and services which are supported by general
taxing revenue and/or fees. Use of the General
Fund is discretionary to the City Council in the
provision of activities, programs, and services
deemed necessary and desirable by the
community. This is an eligible funding source for
trails projects should the Council wish to allocate
funding for this purpose.
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51 ACQUISITIONS & PARKING
The City should seek additional opportunities
to increase the number, distance, diversity, and
access to trails and trailheads throughout City.
When feasible, the City should seek to acquire
open space land to construct trailheads and
provide parking for existing trails, easements
through private properties for trail connectivity,
and expanded rights-of-way along roadways
for trails. These opportunities should be
evaluated on a case-by-case basis and brought
to the City Council for review and consideration.
The City should also explore opportunities to
utilize the existing Army Corps lease at the
Corona Airport to expand the trail system and
access through the Prado Basin, and should seek
opportunities to acquire land or Right-of-Way
near the Eagle Glen community to facilitate
public access to the Bedford Motorway trail into
the Cleveland National Forest.
Additional strategies to facilitate trails parking
include increasing the parking requirement for
developments near high use trails and trailheads
to avoid situations where residents and trail
visitors are forced to compete for on-street
spaces. Parking concerns can also be mitigated
by utilizing existing parks as trailheads or
components of trail circuits.
In addition to creating new parking, there are
several free park and ride lots in Corona that the
City can advertise for visitors to utilize as trails
parking. The lots at the intersection of Lincoln
Avenue and Ontario Avenue are less than two
miles from the Skyline Drive Trailhead, and the
lot on Ontario Avenue and California Avenue
are a few miles from several unnamed trailheads
in the southeast of the City. These lots could be
connected to popular trailheads by bicycle
routes through the upcoming Bicycle Master
Plan update.
Park and ride lot at Lincoln Ave and Ontario Ave
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MARKETING
Corona should publicize and promote its trail
system to increase awareness and education
about proper use. 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.
Publicizing the 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
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 free park and ride
trolley service and a free on-demand sharedride service. The City 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.
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
trailheads and may encourage visitors to
explore other destinations in Corona besides the
CNF trails.
Cities and counties that have trail networks
choose to advertise them in different ways.
Corona can name its trail circuits and highlight
them on the City’s website. The City can also
take a more interactive approach, like the City
of Santa Clarita or Los Angeles County, and
provide online maps or phone apps that allow
trail users to see trail information and explore
trail connections. The City 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.
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53 Los Angeles County trails mobile app (Photo credit: LA County Trails)
The City of Santa Clarita provides an interactive trail map on the City website (Photo credit: City of Santa Clarita) Section 4
IMPLEMENTATION
PLAN
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TRAILS MASTER PLAN
55 TRAIL PRIORITIZATION
As part of the process for identifying and
prioritizing trail development projects, 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 also identifies trail circuits that can
be connected to create a network of trails in
Corona.
The criteria chosen for the prioritization process
of proposed trail alignments were thoughtfully
determined to align with four fundamental
categories: feasibility, access & equity, safety
& user experience, and community support,
which are core to the Plan’s goals. Input from the
Trails Working Group, City Staff, and industry
standard best practices were incorporated to
ensure that these criteria are robust and widely
accepted. Criteria like available right-of-way
and cost-effectiveness were chosen to evaluate
the feasibility of each alignment. Factors
related to accessibility and connections to
destinations, neighborhoods, and bike facilities
directly address access & equity, ensuring
that all community members can benefit from
the trails. Safety and user experience criteria
were designed to prioritize the well-being and
satisfaction of trail users. Lastly, input from the
Trails Working Group was included to gauge
alignment options’ compatibility with the Plan’s
overarching goals and the preferences of local
residents. This approach systematically evaluates
trail alignments, resulting in the prioritization of
alignments that best meet the Plan’s objectives in
these vital categories.
The prioritization process ranked trail segments
from the TMI, TMP I, and new trails identified by
the Trails Working Group. Table 7 (Page 56)
shows the prioritization criteria and the weighing
of each criteria. For some criteria, such as those
in the feasibility category, the scores were
weighted twice as much as other criteria.
Projects that provide the greatest benefit to
the community scored the highest using this
methodology and represent trails that are
expected to be lower cost to implement and
maintain while providing access to everyday
destinations, and close gaps in the active
transportation network.
Map 6 (Page 67) shows all the trails
analyzed through 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 TMI, TMP I, or suggested
by the Trails Working Group. TMI trails that
extend into the CNF or neighboring jurisdictions
were clipped to Corona’s City boundaries.
Some TMP I and Trails Working Group trails
have small segments outside of City boundaries.
Implementing these segments will require
acquisition of land or coordination with outside
agencies.
Map 5 on page 58 shows all the
existing bike lanes and existing/proposed
trails in Corona. This can be used to see how
connections between trails and the active
transportation network can be made, and can
help justify the implementation of a segment
of the trail network. As part of the prioritization
process, previously proposed trails were
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Table 7. 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 parks1x 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 indicators 1x 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 TWG1x 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 lot 1x 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 cyclists 1x 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
TRAILS MASTER PLAN
57 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,
stakeholders, and the Trails Working Group,
as well as their potential to offer safer and
more equitable active transportation options
throughout the City.
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 could be prioritized higher in the
implementation plan if that trail type is highly
desired by the community. For example, due to
the maintenance costs related to steep slopes,
trails with steep slopes 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.
Prioritizing trails can help clarify how the trails
compare to each other and where funds can
strategically be used to make the largest
impact for future users. 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 on a case-by-case
basis.
The top ranked Public Safety Way trail connects Lincoln Avenue to North Cota Street via a flood control channel Table 8 (Page 59) and Map 7 (Page
63) show the results of the prioritization
process. Ultimately, longer trails that connect to
many destinations and provide safe off-street
paths for pedestrians and cyclists had the
highest scores.
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Map 5. All Trails Map
TRAILS MASTER PLAN
59 Table 8. Prioritization Results
Rank Trail
Number Trail Name Total Score
1 70 Public Safety Way 129
2 19 Rincon Street Multi-use Path 125
3 13 Foothill Parkway Multi-use Path Extension (Butterfield Trail alignment) 120 3 8 Butterfield Overland Trail 120
4 7 Lincoln Park Path and Trail Connection 116
4 11 Corona Main Metrolink Connection - Trail to Transit Recreational Path 116 5 17 Neighborhood Transportation Multi-use Trail Connection 112 6 10 Corona Main Metrolink Connection - Main Street Multi-use and Recreational Path 111 7 64 Rock Vista Park and Promenade Park Connection 107
7 1 Green River Road Multi-use Path 107
8 26 Green River 106
9 76 Crown Ranch Trail 103
9 20 Auburndale Street Multi-use Path 103
10 62 Prado Trail 102
10 12 Eastern Corona Multi-use Trail 102
10 14 I-15 Undercrossing Multi-use Path 102
11 67 Mabey West 98
11 18 River Road / Lincoln Avenue Multi-use Path 98
11 33 Nicholas Trail 98
12 5 Sixth Street to Skyline Multi-use Trail Connection 94 12 2 Palisades Drive Multi-use Path 94
13 38 Palisades Drive Nature Trail Alternative Route 93 14 73 Hudson House Trail 90
15 63 Rock Vista Park Trail 89
15 68 Ibbetson Trail 89
15 74 Bedford Canyon Path 89
15 75 Eagle Glen Creek Path 89
15 27 Foothill Parkway Trail 89
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Rank Trail
Number Trail Name Total Score
15 29 Canyon Crest Trail West 89
15 40 Butterfield Park Trail Path 89
16 31 Montana Ranch Trail West 88
17 9 Mabey Canyon Wash Recreational Trail 87
18 72 Mabey East 85
18 16 North Corona Cross-Town Path and Trail Connection 85 19 65 Promenade Park Trail 84
19 3 Palisades Drive Nature Trail 84
19 41 Montana Ranch Trail East 84
20 39 Eagle Glen/ Bedford Motorway North 79
21 6 Mangular Park Multi-use Trail Connection 78
22 28 Butterfield Park and Clearwater Power Plant Connection 77 23 66 Impresivo Trail 76
23 4 West Corona Metrolink Path and Trail Connection 76 24 61 Wardlow Canyon Trail South 75
24 37 Skinsuit 75
25 77 Wardlow Canyon Trail Central 72
25 21 Butterfield Park Trail Loop 72
26 30 Sierra Bella Trail 71
26 36 Wardlow Canyon Trail Central 71
27 45 Eagle Valley Trail 70
27 49 Eagle Valley to Copper Rd Connection 70
27 50 Eagle Valley Trail West 70
27 54 Eagle Valley Trail and West Connection 70
27 55 Eagle Canyon North 70
27 56 Eagle Canyon Central 70
27 57 Eagle Canyon East 70
27 58 Eagle Canyon West 70
27 59 Eagle Canyon South 70
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61 Rank Trail
Number
Trail Name Total Score
27 60 Eagle Canyon South Extension 70
28 69 Malaga Trail 67
29 71 Malaga Trail South 63
30 15 Neighborhood Destination Path and Trail Connection 62 30 43 Eagle Valley Trail North 62
31 23 Eagle Rd South 60
31 24 Eagle Rd North 60
31 44 Eagle Valley Trail Extension 60
31 53 Eagle Valley Trail West Alternative Route 60
32 22 Neighborhood Recreational Trail Opportunities 53
32 25 Fresno Canyon Trail 53
33 46 Eagle Valley Trail East 52
33 47 Eagle Valley to Temescal Canyon Connection East 52 33 48 Eagle Valley Trail Connection 52
33 51 Eagle Valley Trail West Extension 1 52
33 52 Eagle Valley Trail West Extension 2 52
34 32 Canyon Crest Trail East 51
35 34 Mabey 44
35 42 Temescal Canyon Regional Trail 44
36 35 Block Trail 39
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76 65
67 72
75 70
69 73
61 71
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14 15
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10 11
19 18
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23 27
44 31
37 39
24 58
60 49
26 59
42 57
30 53
43 50
36 41
52 29
51 55
35 38
56 32
46 28
47 34
25 40
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TRAILS
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Lower Score
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Prioritization Ranks
Top 5 Priority Trails
Map 7. Trail Priority Ranking
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TRAILS & TRAILHEAD PROJECTS
For the purposes of this Plan, 30 projects
have been proposed to be completed within
the ten-year Implementation Plan. The proposed
TIP projects and their recommended order for
implementation were determined by the results of
the prioritization along with input from City Staff
and the Trails Working Group (TWG). These
projects are listed in Table 9 (Page 65), and
full description of the projects is provided in the
Trails Improvement Plan in Appendix E (Page
212). Table 9 highlights priority trail projects
on Map 98 (Page 66) that are part of larger
trail circuits. While related master planning
efforts, such as the Bicycle Master Plan, are
not included as trails implementation projects,
they will build off of the work in this Plan to
accomplish City goals relating to trails. Projects
may be implemented out of order depending on
opportunities that arise.
Map 9 (Page 67) shows five trails outside
Corona that stood out as priority trails through
numerous discussions with community and
jurisdictional stakeholders. These however require
further analysis and recommendations to improve
trail user access and experience. The “Big 5
Trails” were identified by community members
as popular trails that should be formalized. Due
to these trails' connections into the Cleveland
National Forest and to other destination in
Corona and beyond, these trails have potential
to draw visitors from outside of Corona.
Elements required to formalize each of the “Big
5 Trails” are included in the implementation plan.
The “Big 5” Trails and trailheads are:
• Santa Ana River Trail (SART)
• Skyline
• Fresno Canyon
• Bedford Motorway
• Eagle Road
For a list of all trails identified throughout the
entire Trails Master Plan process, refer to the
TMI and the TMP I.
The trail alignments identified in each of these
projects are meant to be a guide for trail
development, and are not the only alignments
that should be considered. As new development
projects occur throughout the City, opportunities
to construct new trails should be pursued, and
other alignments may be considered on a case
by case basis depending on the scope of the
project. If alternative trail alignments present as
a more feasible option during any point in time,
then the City should pursue these opportunities if
and when they arise.
Each project will be assessed individually
rather than collectively. City staff will present
projects to the Council, Parks Commission, and
the community for discussion and consideration
before proceeding with design and construction.
TRAILS MASTER PLAN
65 CIP Implementation Order Trail Number Trail Name Trail Circuit Requires Further Study 1 - Implement Recommended Policies and Programs -
2 - Skyline Trail Access Bridge
3 - Skyline Trail Amenities -
4 - Fresno Canyon Trail Amenities -
5 - Fresno Canyon Trail Parking -
6 - Wayfinding Plan / Program -
7 70 Public Safety Way - Yes
8 19 Rincon Street Multi-use Path 2 Yes
9 13 Foothill Parkway Multi-use Path Extension 3 Yes
10 8 Butterfield Overland Trail - Yes
11 7 Lincoln Park Path and Trail Connection - Yes
12 11 Corona Main Metrolink Connection - Trail to Transit Recreational Path 3 Yes 13 - SART Trailhead at Metrolink Station -
14 64 Rock Vista Park and Promenade Park Connection - Yes 15 1 Green River Road Multi-use Path 1 Yes
16 76 Eagle Road Trail Access - Yes
17 20 / 21 Auburndale Street Multi-use Path / Butterfield Park Trail Loop 2 Yes 18 - SART Trailhead at Butterfield Park -
19 12 Eastern Corona Multi-use Trail 3 Yes
20 18 River Road / Lincoln Avenue Multi-use Path 2 Yes
21 5 Sixth Street to Skyline Multi-use Trail Connection 3 Yes 22 2 Palisades Drive Multi-use Path 1 Yes
23 29 / 30 / 31 / 32 / 33 MWD Trail - Yes
24 16 North Corona Cross-Town Path and Trail Connection 2 Yes 25 3 Palisades Drive Nature Trail 1 Yes
26 4 West Corona Metrolink Path and Trail Connection - Yes 27 36 / 61 / 77 Wardlow Canyon Trail Central / South - Yes 28 22 Neighborhood Recreational Trail Opportunities 2 Yes 29 25 Fresno Canyon Trail 1 Yes
30 - SART Trailhead at Green River Road -
31 - Bedford Motorway Access - Yes
Table 9. Trails Improvement Plan Implementation List
CIP Circuit Segments
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Recreational Trail
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Nature Trail
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Path
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System Trails
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Roads
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County Boundaries
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THE CITY OF TRAILS