PROPOSED TRAIL SYSTEM IN FRONT COUNTRY
Iterative Design
POINT OF INTEREST
DESIGN PRINCIPLES
1. Minimizing culturally & ecologically sensitive area 2. Maximizing accessibility 3. Enhance Interpretation to provide educational recreation
DESIGN GOALS La Jara:
1. Provide a representative experience of the whole preserve 2. Enhance interpretation to improve trail exprience 3. Improve Special Event Area
Day Use Area:
1. Create short hiking loops with multiple difficulty levels 2. Maximize trail exprience 3. Provide convenient connection between points of interest
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Multiple iterations of trail layouts were considered. GIS data regarding slopes, sensitive areas, fire damage severity and previously disturbed areas computed digitally. This information was combined with desired trail experiences for layout alternatives. The iterations were then sent to preserve staff for input before being modified for a final layout. Themes were assigned based on the physical attributes and features of trail areas.
1. Ranch History 2. Weather Patterns 3. Caldera Mammals 4. Bird Species (Shelter) 5. Grasses and Forbes 6. Tree Species 7. Rest/Picnic Area (Shelter) 8. Geologic Formation 9. Prairie Dog Town 10. Game Drive Overlook 11. Summit 12. Fenced Game Drive 13. Special Events Area 14. New Visitor Center 15. Cabins 16. Grand Valley Viewing Point 17. Elk Viewing Station 18. Valley Overlook
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ANIMAL & PLANT THEME - Old Trees - Meadow - Elk Viewing 17
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GEOLOGY THEME - Reversed Tree Line - Vocanic History - Grand Valley
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- Human Use History - Hydrological Changes - Intro to Fire
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- Natural Forest Successioin - Forest Fire - Fire Damage & Restoration
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Legend slope 0 - 8 8 - 12 12 - 16 16 - 30 30 - 52
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Open Roads Old Logging Road North Proposed Trail
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The La Jara trail system offers a variety of trail difficulty and representative experiences for the preserve. Visitors are able to sample the landformations, rich human history and diverse habitats of the preserve in this easily accessible trail system.