Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail - Sylvan to Stock Ranch Extension

Project Status 

We have awarded the design contract to Dokken Engineering. The preliminary design and technical studies are complete and have been incorporated in the project's Environmental Documentation. The final design will be completed by December 2026. 

Construction will be dependent upon grant funding allocations. 

Environmental Compliance/Information

The Arcade Cripple Creek Trail - Sylvan to Stock Ranch Extension is federally funded and is being screened for environmental impacts through both CEQA and NEPA approvals before the project can obtain the necessary permits for construction. 

The CEQA Initial Study, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Mitigation Monitoring Program was formally adopted at the July 8^th, 2026 City Council meeting and recorded the at the Sacramento County Clerk’s Office and Ca State Clearinghouse on July 10^th, 2026. 

Caltrans Local Assistance Staff review and approve National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) findings and has approved all necessary studies to document a NEPA Categorical Exclusion on July 14^th, 2026. This NEPA certification and all approved Environmental Studies are available below. 

Notice of Intent and Notice of Public Hearing 

CEQA Technical Studies

Draft CEQA Initial Study/ Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration

Final CEQA Initial Study/ Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 

CEQA Study/Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration - Adopted by City Council 

NEPA Technical Studies

Caltrans Approval of the NEPA Categorical Exclusion

Air Quality Memo

Community Impact Assessment

Historic Property and Archeological Survey Reporting

Initial Site Assessment

Location Hydraulic Study

Natural Environment Survey

Noise Memo

Visual Impact Assessment 

Water Quality Memo

Existing Arcade Cripple Creek Trail Project Background

In May 2024, the City officially opened the first segment of the Arcade Cripple Creek multi-use trail located between Sunrise Boulevard (near Arcade Creek Park Preserve) and Wachtel Way. Check it out by visiting the website here Arcade-Cripple Creek Trail | Citrus Heights, CA - Official Website. 

Background Information on City Creek Trails 

The Project will extend the existing trail network to additional neighborhoods for improved access to retail centers, schools, public services, community centers and open spaces and is included in the City Council’s priority 1 alignment of the Creek Corridor Trail Project Feasibility Report.

The City of Citrus Heights will provide opportunities for community engagement, including public meetings, surveys, and updates on the project's progress. Your input is important to us, and we encourage all residents to participate and share feedback as we move forward. 

The City is progressing the Project's design elements through a series of stakeholder and community outreach meetings. The meetings performed to-date specific to this project:

• Coordination meetings with Sunrise Recreation and Parks District 
• One-on-one meetings with various property owners directly impacted by the project (including residents of the Huntington Square Apartments and Stock Ranch Commercial Center Property Owners). 
• Community Bike Ride - May 7th, 2026
• Tools of the Trade Event - May 14, 2026 - Tools of the Trade - Outreach Summary
• Community Meeting - June 4, 2026 - Sylvan Community Meeting - Outreach Summary
• Neighborhood Association Area 4 Meeting - June 23, 2026
• City Scoop - Sylvan Middle School - July 15, 2026