Dorrance Forest Preserve Multiuse Trail System What is FO RC? - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Dorrance Forest Preserve Multiuse Trail System What is FO RC? Friends of Off-Road Cycling [FORC] Nonprofit, trail development, MTB education, advocacy, & community Building trail since 1997 Have built/maintain +30 miles of
education, advocacy, & community
singletrack trail in the QC area at 6 locations
maintenance and upkeep annually to local trails
What is FO RC?
powered, trails at Dorrance Forest Preserve
northern Rock Island County
destination
Quality of Life
– Encourage and enable opportunities for exercise – Regular exercise strongly linked to positive physical/mental health – Reconnect to nature (spiritual)
Strengthen Community
– Encouraging opportunities to meet and interact with neighbors – Reducing crime and illegal activity through regular use and high visibility of users – Providing affordable exercise and recreational opportunities within the community
Economic
– Grow local economy by attracting visitors (eco-tourism) and residents – Property close to trails typically increases in value (1-6%) – 2002 National Association of Home Builders survey concluded access to hiking, biking, and walking trails are a priority for 40% of home buyers
Environmental Stewardship & Conservation
– Strong connections to nature foster respect and stewardship of the environment – Providing access to “outdoor” classrooms for learning and community service
Family/Kids
– Provide “quality time” with family in a safe and close to home environment – Creating positive life-long experiences
Meet Funding Targets
– Bridges and structures necessary for trails in steep terrain – Signage necessary for positive user experience and resource protection Local Volunteers & Community Involvement – Core group needed for long term maintenance and short term construction goals
Sustainable Design
– Low environmental impact, low maintenance, long lasting
Natural Surface Singletrack
– 12” to 24” trail width
Multiuse
– Hiking, mountain biking, trail running, cross country skiing, and other human powered recreation
Stacked Loop Layout
– Easy to navigate,
gives users different difficulty options, increased appeal for those seeking more challenging & diverse trail experience
Large Area
– 70 acres of land available for trail development – Terrain ideal for singletrack trail
Additional Amenities
– Bathrooms, parking, playground, picnic shelter, ball diamonds
Upland Forest Ecosystem
– Hardwood trees, wildflowers, steep terrain, numerous streams, diverse wildlife
Ideal Location
– Easy access from major highway (IL- 84) and Great River Trail – Close proximity to downtown Port Byron
shorter route options
nature walks and beginner mountain bikers, cross country skiing
trail features
roughness
(physically & skill wise)
hikers, mountain bikers, and trail runners
requiring more physical exertion
(some unavoidable)
surface
for a challenge (MTB) or a primitive trail experience (hiking & running)
Primitive
– Utilize native materials, short spans, rough & natural appearance, low cost, high effort
Simple Bridge
– Short spans, simple construction, dimensional lumber, moderate cost, moderate effort
Engineered Bridge
– Spans over 20’, significant foundation, design required, high cost, high effort
persistent wet areas
areas and near water sources
mud
sustainability, user experience, and water quality
Kiosk
– Trail rules, maps, and announcements
Trail Closure Sign
– Protect trail from damage during muddy conditions
Flex Post Trail Markers
– Trail information – Trail difficulty – Way finding
Green Trail (101)
– 8 months (2016-17)
Blue Trail (201)
– 5 months (2017-18)
Black Trail (301)
– 6 months (2018-19)
Expected Completion Date 2019
professionally built trail is +$15,000 in steep terrain
miles of trail at Dorrance
project completion: 2500 hours
Trail Structures – Bridges & Boardwalks ($3800) Signage – Informational, Guidance, & Regulatory ($1700) Tools – Hand tools for volunteers and misc. supplies ($500) Total: $6000
volunteers for trail construction and spread word about project
structures
– willing to match Port Byron contribution up to $1500 – A $1500 contribution from Port Byron would fully fund this project
$3,000 $1,500 $1,500
C ur r ent Funding
RICFPD River Action (Pending) Unfunded
More information about this project will be made available through FORC’s website:
Dorrance-Forest-Preserve
http://www.qcforc.org/forumdisplay.php?35-Dorrance-Forest- Preserve-DFP
Announcements will also be posted to FORC’s Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/QCFORC