Henningsen/ Lotus Road Class I Multi-Use Trail Project

Welcome to the El Dorado County Henningsen/ Lotus Multi-Use Trail Project website.

This project proposes to install a Class I multi-use trail with boardwalk structures and other improvements in the Lotus/ Coloma area along the South Fork of the American River. It will connect SR-49 improvements to Henningsen Lotus Park by way of a new Class I trail, approximately 2,300 linear feet of new Class I multi-use trail (for bicycles and pedestrians), approximately 1,025 linear feet of elevated boardwalk,1,800 linear feet of Guardrail, and improvements to existing pullouts along Lotus Road. There are currently funds for the planning, environmental, design, and right of way phases of the project. Future construction funds are being pursued.

Public Input during Planning Process

Opportunities for public input on this project will be provided throughout the planning and environmental process.  For more information about the Hennginsen/ Lotus Class I Multi-Use Project including updates, status, schedule, etc., refer to this project website. 

What's New

Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Public Meeting Notice for March 13, 2025 at 6:00 pm(PDF, 1MB)

Initial Study/ Mitigated Negative Declaration Document(PDF, 21MB)

You can also find these documents on our CEQA website: CEQA - El Dorado County

Updates & Presentations

• Public Meeting Presentation at the Henningsen Lotus Park Pavilion(PDF, 6MB) on March 13, 2025
• Town Hall Meeting presented by District IV Supervisor, Lori Parlin, DOT Director, Rafael Martinez, and EDCTC Executive Director, Woodrow Deloria on January 17, 2024 at the Gold Trail Grange: Video link
• Public Meeting with the Coloma Lotus Advisory Committee on November 2, 2023
• PowerPoint Slides from the November 2, 2023 Meeting - Posted 11/03/2023
• Public Meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission on June 15, 2023
• Public Meeting with the Coloma Lotus Advisory Committee on April 6, 2023: This project was discussed during item #2 on the agenda.
• Town Hall Meeting on May 12, 2022: PowerPoint Slides from this meeting

Project Schedule

Planning /Environmental	2023 - 2024
Preliminary Engineering / Design	2023 - 2024
Right of Way	2024 - 2025
Construction	2025 - 2026*
Project Completion	2026 - 2027*
*Pending project funding and construction clearances

Online Form: Comment Form