[Nssha] FW: Wrights Lake Recreation Improvement Project - Fall Implementation Update

[mgbrattland at gerlecreek.com]

From: Uzes, Dionne - FS, CA <dionne.uzes at usda.gov> 
Sent: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 11:35 AM
To: Lucido, Jack - FS, CA <jack.lucido at usda.gov>; Goodwin, Karl - FS, CA
<karl.goodwin at usda.gov>; Bell, Dustin - FS, CA <dustin.bell at usda.gov>; adam
royalelkparkmanagement.com <adam at royalelkparkmanagement.com>
Subject: Wrights Lake Recreation Improvement Project - Fall Implementation
Update

 

Hello,

I wanted to inform you that the Wrights Lake Recreation Improvement Project
is scheduled to begin implementation this fall. The contract is being
awarded this week, and the contractor anticipates starting work within the
next two weeks. Work will continue until snowfall halts progress, with plans
to resume in the spring.

I will share a detailed timeline outlining when and where work will begin as
soon as it's available. The contractor is aiming to complete the bulk of the
improvements during periods of low visitation to minimize
disruption-specifically avoiding peak months like July and August.

Weather permitting, road maintenance may begin this season on the route
leading to the Twin Lakes Trailhead. Portions of this work will include
repaving and asphalt installation. During repaving, vehicle access to cabins
42-73 will be temporarily restricted. While every effort will be made to
reduce inconvenience, the narrow roadways make it impossible to maintain
access during active paving operations.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we move forward with these
important improvements. Reach out to Jack or I if you have any questions. 

 

These are the main actions planned in the contract:

 


Hazard tree removal around roads and parking areas


Road maintenance and repaving portions of Road 4 (road to Twin Lakes
Trailhead starting after Meadow Loop), including placing boulders along road
to discourage parking. Installation of speed bumps.    


Modify existing parking lot handicap accessibility spaces at Rockbound and
Twin Lakes Trailhead


Installation of restroom at the overflow parking lot


Bathroom repairs (roof repair or painting)


Replace water spigots with new design and apron 


Install new trailhead navigation poles with mileages 


Trail signs and posts for trails surrounding the lake


Reroute a connector trail from overflow parking to bridge


Create pedestrian trail crossing (reflective paint) near bridge at dam and
connect to overflow parking.


Installation of fee stations at overflow parking, Twin Lakes Trailhead, and
Rockbound Trailhead


Install signage as needed for trails, handicapped parking.


Regrade TH at Rockbound for mobility impaired compliance 


Trail work at walk-in campsites (Restoring water connectivity to meadow)


Install 3 picnic tables at Twin Lakes Trailhead. Will require shrub removal
and earth leveling in center area of parking lot. 


Replace benches at Twin and Rockbound Trailhead.

 

 

 

 

 





Dionne Uzes
District Ranger


Forest Service

Eldorado National Forest

Pacific Ranger District


p: 530-647-5410
c: 760-549-9066
 <mailto:dionne.uzes at usda.gov> dionne.uzes at usda.gov


7887 Highway 50
Pollock Pines, CA 95726

 

 

 





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