The Great Redwood Trail aims to transform 307 miles of former railroad into a multiuse corridor connecting the San Francisco and Humboldt bays. Spanning five counties, it is expected to become the longest rail-to-trail conversion in the United States.
While often viewed as a recreation path, Bridget Nichols, operations manager for the Great Redwood Trail Agency, said the project serves a broader purpose.
“This project is first and foremost a restoration project,” she said…