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California Trail Opening Links Towns, Gold Rush History: A new 2.75-mile stretch of the El Dorado Trail closes a gap between Placerville and Diamond Springs—including the Weber Creek trestle, which dates back to 1903 and towers 100 feet above the creek.

Cal Park Tunnel Nears Completion: The long-awaited reopening of the 1,100-foot Cal Park Tunnel in Marin County, Calif., is entering the final phase of construction. When completed, the tunnel will provide a critical north-south link for local cyclists and pedestrians.

Oregon Rail-Trail Project Revives Community's Mining Past: Mining history meets recreation on a rail-trail project in Jacksonville, Ore., where rich gold strikes in the mid-1800s once set off a commercial boom.

Tips for Trail Funding: From auctioned guitars to music festivals to traditional grants, RTC highlights how some trail organizations have addressed shortfalls in project funding.

Regional Stats

Number of Open Trails::	180
Miles of Open Trails::	1,451
Number of Trail Projects::	177
Miles of Trail Projects::	1,456

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Looking for trail funding in California? We're keeping track of the opportunities: 2008 California Trail Funding Guide
Mission Creek Bikeway Bay Trail Connector Study

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Photo Credits (left to right, top to bottom):: Trestle on the El Dorado Trail, Calif. © Rails-to-Trails Conservancy; Cal Park Tunnel, Calif. © Rails-to-Trails Conservancy; Bullis Logging railroad accident © Jacksonville Woodlands Association; guitar REM autographed to auction for Ferry County Rail Trail © Ferry County Rail Trail.