|
|
All the fuss over the ski club widening the trails a few years ago showed the need for a sensible plan for putting in new trails in FNBP. The trail plan should be done in Spring of '09. Pixie Seibe and Walt Parker represent Friends of Bicentennial Park on the trail planning committee. Click that Trails Plan logo to go to the Municipality's website.
In the meantime a system of singletrack trails was approved for construction in '08 and '09.
On 4/10/08, the Parks & Recreation Commission approved Singletrack Advocates' (STA) proposal to build Phase I of the Hillside Singletrack Trail Project. Phase I is the area above Hilltop Ski Area and the Spencer Loop ski trail. It consists of two loops, one intermediate and the other advanced, for approximately 8.5 of finished singletrack. This portion of the project is to be completed as a demonstration while the Far North Bicentennial Park Trails Plan continues through public process and is finalized in Spring 2009. Phase II of the project (north of Campbell Creek) will go through an approval process once the Trails Plan is complete.
A map of the singletrack project is here: http://www.muni.org/iceimages/parks/PRC%2008-27%20STA%20Map2.pdf
STA is working with the Nordic Ski Association of Anchorage on an alignment for a groomable multi-use trail connecting the Gasline at Hilltop Ski Area with Prospect Heights in Chugach State Park. Effort will be made to maximize the amount of space for singletrack.
Ground breaking for the trails is expected on July 15th.
The trails are compatible with the goals of FNBP. Friends supported the project, but tried to limit the amount built until after the trails plan is completed. For comments FOBP presented at the P&RC hearing click here.
| NEW TRAILS FOR YOU! Coming This Summer Singletrack Advocates and Alaska Trails, in partnership with the Municipality of Anchorage Parks & Recreation Department will begin constructing approximately 8 miles of sustainably-built singletrack that has a finished tread width of 18” to 24” to blend in with the natural characteristics of the landscape. The trails will be suitable for hikers, dog walkers, mountain bikers, snow shoers, backcountry skiers and others who enjoy narrow trails in wooded, intimate settings. Trail construction will attempt to minimize disturbance to existing trails and trees. For more information please go to our website: www.singletrackadvocates.blogspot.com, or email info@singletrackadvocates.org. |
This website is
maintained by Friends of Bicentennial Park to provide
information on Anchorage's Far North Bicentennial Park.