Big Basin - Design Alternatives Oct 2024 - D Secondary Site Alternatives

Blooms Creek + Jay Camp

Sky Meadow Road

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Roadway to Trail Conversion

Former Campsites removed to prioritize restoration Pedestrian Crossing Improvements

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Channel Enhancements for infiltration

Remove Pavement for Restoration

Remove Pavement -Maintain Service Access Renovation/ Replacement of existing comfort station

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Legend Major Road

Paved Road Trail

Perennial Stream

Restoration

Trail Campsite

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Blooms Creek + Jay Camp

Sky Meadow Road

Blooms C ree k

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Alternative 2

Remove Pavement for Restoration

Former Campsites removed to prioritize restoration

Pedestrian Crossing Improvements

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Restoration of Creek with Removal of Trail

Roadway to Trail Conversion New Pedestrian Crossing 50-seat rustic gathering area (2000 sqft) Renovation/ Replacement of existing comfort station Hih

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New Pedestrian Crossing

~15 Parking Stalls (Reservable Day-Use)

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PG&E Transformer

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Legend Major Road

Restoration

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New Trail Connection

Paved Road Perennial Stream

Picnic

Paved Road to Trail Conversion

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Blooms Creek + Jay Camp Sky Meadow Road

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Restoration Removal all Infastructure Pavement

Pedestrian Crossing Improvements

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Remove Existing Comfort Station

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PG&E Transformer

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Legend Major Road

Restoration

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New Trail Connection

Paved Road Perennial Stream

Picnic

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Eastridge Trail + Gate House Alternative 1

Stormwater retention

East Ridge Trail

East Ridge Trail

Eastridge Trailhead + Gate House (~0 ac)

New Trail and Crossing connecting to Eastridge Trail

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PG&E equipment Retaining wall may be needed

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Minimum 34.5’ outside turning radius Water Trough

Three 18’ x 55’ Stalls for vehicles with trailers

ADA Parking Area

Vault Toilet

Retaining wall may be needed New Trail connecting to Eastridge Trail

Legend Major Road

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Trail

Change of Use New Trail

Intermittent Stream

Park Boundary

Perennial Stream

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Baserock

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Eastridge Trail + Gate House

Stormwater retention

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East Ridge Trail

East Ridge Trail

Alternative 2

New Trail and Crossing connecting to East Ridge Trail

Shuttle Stop with small shelter

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PG&E equipment

Utility Building with Garage

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New Trail connecting to Eastridge Trail

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Change of Use

Perennial Stream

Trailhead

Trail

Intermittent Stream

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New Trail

Park Boundary

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Eastridge Trail + Gate House East Ridge Trail

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Restoration with highway pullout and interpretive signage

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Legend Major Road Trail

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Park Boundary

Perennial Stream

Intermittent Stream

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Opportunity Area 2: Horse Corral

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Horse Corral Alternative 1

Stormwater catchment in clearing with low slope

Stormwater catchment in clearing with low slope

Legend Major Road

Paved Road Trail

Perennial Stream

Intermittent Stream

Ephemeral Drainage

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Opportunity Area 2: Horse Corral

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Horse Corral Alternative 2

Ingress/Egress Crew and Equipment Parking

3 Vault Toilets New Trail (~200 ft)

Spike Camp (approx. 10,000 sf)

Potable Water Supply

Legend Major Road

Paved Road Trail

New Trail

Perennial Stream

Intermittent Stream

Ephemeral Drainage

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Opportunity Area 2: Horse Corral

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Horse Corral Alternative 3

Egress - right turn out only Ingress - right turn in only

One-way Loop - 14’ ROW

Shoulder Parking (30 spaces)

Comfort Station (2 flush restrooms, dishwashing station, and electrical connection)

Group Camp (50 people)

Picnic Tables for Group Camp

Legend Major Road

Paved Road Trail

New Road

Perennial Stream

Intermittent Stream

Ephemeral Drainage

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Mortensen

Lodge Rd

Alternative 1

Legend Paved Road Trail

Acquisition Parcels

Park Boundary

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Mortensen

Lodge Rd

Alternative 2

~2000 sqft ~2000 sqft ~2000 sqft ~2000 sqft

~2000 sqft

~2000 sqft

Legend Legend Paved Road Trail

Acquisition Parcels

Park Boundary

Staff Residence (~2,000 sq ft) * Mortensen and other residential properties in the vicinity of Saddle Mountain could be pursued for park housing in the future if acquired by State Parks from a willing seller and if park housing goals are not met through other housing sites in Big Basin.

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Mortensen

Lodge Rd

Alternative 3

~3200 sqft

~3200 sqft

Legend Legend Paved Road Trail

Acquisition Parcels

Park Boundary

Staff Residence (~3,200 sq ft) * Mortensen and other residential properties in the vicinity of Saddle Mountain could be pursued for park housing in the future if acquired by State Parks from a willing seller and if park housing goals are not met through other housing sites in Big Basin.

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North Escape Rd Alternative 1

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Restoration, including removal of spur roads and firepits

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Redwood Loop Trail

Legend Major Road

Restoration

Trail

Limited Access

Paved Road Perennial Stream

Intermittent Stream

Ephemeral Drainage

Picnic

Vault Toilet

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North Escape Rd

Enhanced Trailhead

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Reservable Group Walk-in Picnic with Water

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Trail Camp with water for through hikers - no parking (5 sites)

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Redwood Loop Trail

Legend Major Road

Restoration

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Limited Access

Paved Road Perennial Stream

Intermittent Stream

Ephemeral Drainage

Picnic

Vault Toilet

Trail Camp

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North Escape Rd Alternative 3

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Trail Camp with water for through hikers - no parking (5-sites)

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Redwood Loop Trail

Legend Major Road

Restoration

Trail

Limited Access

Paved Road Perennial Stream

Intermittent Stream

Ephemeral Drainage

Picnic

Vault Toilet

Trail Camp

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Rogers Rd Alternative 1

Combo & Shared Facilities

FOREST GROUP CAMP ~18,000 sf

CREEK GROUP CAMP ~18,000 sf MEADOW GROUP CAMP ~25,000 sf

Gravel Parking (32 spots)

Channel Enhancements Service Only Road after Parking

Legend Paved Road Unpaved Road Parking

Perennial Stream

Intermittent Stream

Ephemeral Drainage

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Rogers Rd Alternative 2

Event Cabins Event Ramada

Combo

Event Meadow/ Group Camp

Gravel Parking (12 stalls)

Events Village Gravel Parking (15 stalls)

Legend Paved Road

Unpaved Road Parking

Perennial Stream

Intermittent Stream

Ephemeral Drainage

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Opportunity Area 12: Rogers Road

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Rogers Rd Alternative 3

Consider Grading to Restore Natural Channel Alignemnt Remediation of former facility sites

Vault

Trail Realignment

Stream Restoration

Channel Realignment with New Trail Crossing Trail Camps

Roadway to Trail Conversion

New Access Gate at Sky Meadow

Legend Paved Road Unpaved Road Parking Trail Camp

Perennial Stream

Intermittent Stream

Ephemeral Drainage

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Pavement Removal and Restoration

Pavement Removal and Buffering from HWY 236

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Blooms Creek Trail

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Legend Major Road

Restoration

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Paved Roadway to Trail Conversion

Paved Road Perennial Stream

New Trail Connection

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Pavement Removal and Restoration

New Trailhead Westbound Shuttle Stop (16’ x 50’)

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Pedestrian Eastbound Crossing Shuttle Stop (16’ x 50’)

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Blooms Creek Trail

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Legend Major Road

Restoration

Trail

New Trail Connection

Paved Road

Shuttle Stop

Perennial Stream

Paved Roadway to Trail Conversion

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Water Supply and Toilet (Vault or Comfort)

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Blooms Creek Trail

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Legend Major Road

Paved Road Trail

Perennial Stream

Restoration New Trail Connection Trail Campsite Vault Toilet

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Upper Lodge Rd Alternative 1

Combo and Potable Water Supply

Gravel Parking Lot for 24 vehicles each

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Walk/Bike-In Campsite (5 sites) approximately .23 miles from trailhead

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Emergency and Operations Access Only, No Public Vehicles; Lodge Road to be improved where feasible for emergency secondary egress

Walk/Bike-In Campsite (5 sites) approximately .37 miles from trailhead

New Trail along former Utility Road

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Walk/Bike-In Campsite (2 sites) approximately .52 miles from trailhead

Walk/Bike-In Campsite (6 sites)

Legend Road

Parking

New Trail

Walk-in Campsite

Trail

Perennial Stream

Intermittent Stream

Ephemeral Drainage Park Boundary

Change of Use (approx 2,000 sf per site)

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Upper Lodge Rd Alternatives 2&3

Lodge Road to be improved where feasible for emergency secondary egress

New Trail approximately along former Utility Road

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Explore roadside parking options along Lodge Road (8 spots)

Walk/Bike-In Campsite (8 sites)

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15 Parking spots Walk/Bike-In Campsite (6 sites)

Gate 8 Parking spots Walk/Bike-In Campsite (5 sites)

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Walk-in Campsite (6 sites)

8 Parking spots

Legend Major Road

Parking

Trail

Vault Restroom

Paved Road New Trail Perennial Stream

Intermittent Stream

Ephemeral Drainage

Potable Water Supply Walk-in Campsite

(approx 2,000 sf per site)

Park Boundary

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Upper Sky Meadow Alternative 1

Restored CCC Steps

Walk-in Sites

CCC Steps Not Restored

Hike/Bike to More Campsites

Combo with small maintenance storage

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Sky Ridge Picnic Areas

Legend Paved Road Trail

Walk-in Camp Parking

Perennial Stream

Intermittent Stream

Ephemeral Drainage

Backcountry Gateway Trailhead with CCC Interp

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Upper Sky Meadow Alternative 2

3-Bed 4 Bed 1400 sqft

1800 sqft + garage

Maintenance Yard

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3-Bed Parking for Walk/ 1400 Bike-in sqft Sites

Gate Enhanced Screening for Privacy

2400 sqft

O&M Facility

Legend Paved Road Parking Perennial Stream

Intermittent Stream

Ephemeral Drainage

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Opportunity Area 13: CCC Camp + Upper Sky Meadow

Big Basin Redwoods State Park

Upper Sky Meadow Alternative 3

Interpretation of CCC Steps

O&M

Outdoor Training Area for Staff and Volunteers

Reside ntial P a (16 sta rking lls)

2400 sf

O&M Yard

Parking for Walk/ Bike-in Sites

BBQ

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800sf PLAY

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Enhanced Screening for Privacy

Sky Ridge Staff Village

Legend Paved Road Parking Perennial Stream

Intermittent Stream

Ephemeral Drainage

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