Archaeological Resources Study for the Sugarloaf Trail Project in Nevada City, CA

The Anthropological Studies Center (ASC) will conduct an archaeological resources study for the Sugarloaf Trail, Nevada County, California. Nevada City and Bear Yuba Land Trust propose constructing a pedestrian trail linking Nevada City with Sugarloaf Mountain. A portion of the trail crosses Caltrans right-of-way. Accordingly, the undertaking must adhere to federal regulations. Previous cultural resources studies performed for the project in 2016 pursuant to CEQA requirements identified 4 historic-era resources and no prehistoric or Native American resources.  The study is being completed as part of environmental review documentation required for permitting.