Annie & Mary Trail - Phase 2

Connecting Blue Lake and Glendale with a shared use path

Project Description

Caltrans aims to construct a new shared-use path between the communities of Blue Lake and Glendale adjacent to State Route (SR) 299. The purpose of this project is to increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety, accessibility and level of comfort between the communities of Blue Lake, Blue Lake Rancheria and Glendale.

Two alternative alignments are proposed for the connection. Alternative 1 will follow the northern (westbound) side of SR 299, and Alternative 2 will follow the southern (eastbound) side. The trail will be paved and separated from the highway to increase user safety.

Visualization of two proposed alternatives for the annie and mary trail. One alternative shows an 8 foot shoulder with biking and walking paths. The second shows a 10 foot path with biking, walking and equestrian paths.

Background

The proposed trail between Blue Lake and Glendale is the second segment of a longer trail planned to connect Blue Lake to Arcata. The first of five segments has been constructed in the City of Blue Lake and another segment in Arcata has secured funds through construction. Community members have long been working together toward this vision of a pedestrian, bicycle and equestrian path connecting the communities. Humboldt County has been working with local non-profit “The Friends of the Annie and Mary Trail” for close to 10 years. Other partners in this endeavor include the City of Blue Lake, the City of Arcata, the Humboldt County Association of Governments, Blue Lake Rancheria and the Redwood Community Action Agency.

Aerial map of the proposed Annie & Mary Trail Phase 2 connecting Blue Lake to Glendale