MLT Arena Cove Trail

The City of Point Arena is overseeing the MLT Arena Cove Trail project under Coastal Development Permit CDP 2024-1. This initiative aims to establish the Arena Cove Coastal Trail Link, a public access pathway connecting the Bureau of Land Management's Point Arena-Stornetta Unit to Arena Cove in Mendocino County. The project scope includes the construction of two engineered stairways, two trailhead signs, and a viewing platform equipped with interpretive panels. The physical work is located at 695 Port Road in Point Arena, California. Administratively, the project is managed by the City Planner, Marie Jones, and the Director of Stewardship, Nicolet Houtz. The project has been granted a Categorical Exemption under Section 15300(e) for the new construction of accessory structures, as it is determined to have no significant environmental impacts. This regulatory approval was formalized in a Notice of Exemption dated July 9, 2025. The project is categorized under NAICS code 237990.