Restoration for Recreation Projects

HUMMER Helps
In partnership with HUMMER Division, General Motors
Gros VentreTrail Repair, Teton National Forest
The Teton Off Road Coalition oversaw the Gros Ventre Trail Repair in the Bridger-Teton National Forest - Jackson, WY. The project consisted of trail repairs, including rerouting and/or installing structures in wet and eroding areas, basic trail maintenance, reconstruction of 10 specific problem sites, restoring and reseeding 600 feet of trail, improving education and signage by posting travel maps, trail designation, increase ground employee presence to make public contacts and scope 20 miles of trails in 2004 to plan upcoming projects. 

   
   
     
     
     
     

Norhfork Campground Restoration, Mendicino National Forest
The Blue Ribbon Coalition carried out the North Fork Campground Restoration project in the Mendocino National Forest - Stonyford, CA. With approximately 70,000 visitors a year, the North Fork Campground is the largest off-highway vehicle destination in Northern California. The “Trough Fire” caused significant damage to trees, vegetation and infrastructure of the site. This Restoration for Recreation project updated campground facilities, restored and reconstructed a pedestrian fishing and swimming access trail, removed hazardous trees, revegetated degraded areas and constructed an interpretative bulletin board.

 
 
 

Midway Park Revitalization, Midway Utah
The Midway Heritage Foundation oversaw this project in the city of Midway, UT. Centennial Park is located adjacent to Midway’s City’s Town Center. This project jo8ined these two areas creating a place for additional recreational and community activities. The redevelopment expanded the recreational and playground area adding footpaths and a footbridge, picnic pavilion and enhanced landscaping.   The park also provides information about responsible recreation.

Mt. Goliath Alpine Rock Garden Accessibility Project, Denver Colorado

The Denver Botanic Garden oversaw this project on Mt Goliath in the Arapaho National Forest.  Close to the Denver metropolitan area, this area receives hundreds of thousands of visitors each year and is currently inaccessible to persons with disabilities, the elderly, and families with small children.  The funds from this grant  allowed  for the installation of new pathways and flagstone paving meeting ADA specifications.  Through the garden’s education and programming and signage visitors will be able to learn about responsible recreation.

 

Border Riders North Trail, Jackman, Maine 

The Border Riders Sportsman Club oversaw this project located on private land in The Jackman Moose River Region of northwestern Maine.  This community is tourism based and sees many visitors each year.  The project completes the Border Riders North Trail connecting it to the Quebec, Canada trail system.  Funds were used to restore some areas and for new trail / bridge construction making this trail available for multiple uses.  Currently the trail is used for snowmobiling, but when completed it will see OHV use, mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, cross country skiing, and dogsledding.

 

Building Bridges

In partnership with Mitsubishi Motors Sales of America

Supply Creek Grand Lake
This project helped restore a portion of damaged trails in the Stillwater Pass area of the Sulphur Ranger District in Grand County, Colorado. The bridge and water crossings where built on the Grand Lake Multiple-Use Trail System, one of Colorado’s most heavily used trail systems. The trails provide recreational opportunities for riders of motorcycles, ATVs, snowmobiles and four-wheel drive vehicles as well as skiers, snowshoers, horseback riders, mountain bikers, backpackers and hikers.

The bridge features a natural, “cobblestone” look and is built from recycled stone and steel materials. Another environmental benefit came into play during construction - the bridge was built in pieces that were easily transported to the project site for assembly. These pieces did not require the use of heavy construction equipment, thereby eliminating the associated environmental impacts.

 

  

Legacy Bridge, Midway, Utah
The Legacy Bridge was unveiled on October 30, 2001 with a ribbon cutting ceremony in which many local, state and even federal dignitaries attended. The Legacy Bridge is a covered wooden structure, which crosses the Provo River and links a newly built trail system that runs alongside Highway 113 connecting the towns of Heber City and Midway, Utah. These communities are located approximately 15 miles southeast of the Park City resort area.
 
In addition to shielding the Provo River ecosystem from erosion and other damage, the bridge provides a safe crossing for local residents and visitors who hike or bike along busy Highway 113 to reach Heber or Midway. Approximately 9,000 vehicles cross Highway 113 daily, and traffic  spiked to as many as 20,000 vehicles during the 2002 Winter Olympics.
 
Designed by Midway-based architect George Olsen, the Legacy Bridge measures 125 feet long and 12 feet wide. Borrowing from the prominent Swiss heritage of the local area, the wooden bridge features a shingle roof, natural river rock veneers, decorative carvings along the fascia, a commemorative plaque that recognizes the partners that brought the bridge from concept to construction and a 2002 Winter Olympics plaque which sits on the center of the bridge.
Partners in this two-year effort included Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc., the U.S. Forest Service, Utah Department of Transportation, the Army Corps of Engineers, and many other local and county partners.

 

Cayenne Crossing
In partnership with Porsche Cars North America 
Peter Mill Crossing, Virginia

 

     
   

 

Dutch Fred, Pikes National Forest Colorado
In partnership with American Honda Motor Company, Inc.
Dutch Fred, located on the South Platte Ranger District, is one of the most popular and widespread OHV areas within the Rampart Range Motorized Recreation Area. This area, located in Douglas County, Colorado, is one of the fastest growing counties in the United States and is less than two hour’s drive from three million people. The area has seen an increase in visitors use over the last few years. The increase in resulted in an increase in impacts to the OHV area. 

With funding from American Honda Motor Co, Inc., and Colorado State Parks Trails Program as well as help from the U.S. Forest Service and the Rampart Range Motorcycle Management Committee, the Dutch Fred Restoration project was made possible. This collaboration has provided rehabilitation to hillsides and trails degraded by unregulated and unmanaged OHV use, dispersed campsites, defined parking, signed designated routes and the development of an OHV loop designed for new riders so parents are able to better monitor their children’s activities as they learn to ride.

Cape Code, Massachusetts

In partnership with Mercedes –Benz  USA

Two restoration projects in conjunction with Tread Lightly!’s 1997 Conference provided participants an opportunity to give back to the Cape Code community.  The first project involved remodeling and upgrading an already implemented smaller version of a solar calendar on Wing Island.  Twelve 800-1,000 pound granite stones were placed for the dial, plants and stones were arranged to mark the trail, and weeds were cleared from the area.  The second project put participants to work building an eighteen foot stairway to Cape Cod Bay, intended not only to provide a magnificent view but also a more ecologically sound way to get to the beach.

Telluride Colorado

In partnership with Nissan North America, Inc

The highlight of Tread Lighlty!’s 1996 Conference was the hand-on restoration project led by General H. Norman Schwarzkopf (Ret.) Representing The Nature Conservancy.  Staff form the U.S. Forest Service, along with volunteers from The Nature Conservancy facilitated the project which provided clean-up and restoration near the San Miguel River in Telluride.