Fairhope, Alabama
DYAS TRIANGLE AND NATURE PARK
Councilman Brown presented the nonprofit International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) 'Trail Solutions' division's recommendations for mountain bike/multi-use (shared) trails which could be located on the city's Dyas Triangle and Colony Nature Park (CR 44, east).
The study, commissioned by the city council in January 2019 for $10K (click), assesses the feasibility of developing mountain bike facilities within the city, "... an engaging activity that brings communities together ... ", according to the report.
RECOMMENDATIONS
For the Triangle property, "a system of diverse trails that appeals to mountain bike enthusiasts of all ability levels, as well as walkers, runners and hikers."
Various specialized trails with increasing difficulty level zones numbered 1 - 4 -- and a small trailhead is recommended with gravel/dirt parking and restrooms (see map above).
For the Colony Nature Park (aka. Boy Scouts Park), the report proposes "a variety of bike-specific infrastructure to create recreational opportunities that appeal to youth and provide training for NICA racers and others."
Pump-tracks, skill-loops, and flow-trails should be the focus for this park, according to the report.
COST ESTIMATES
Total cost for everything is estimated at $858K; yearly maintenance cost about 10 - 25% of that depending on trail type.
Councilman Brown is proposing funding to continue with the project be put into next year's municipal budget. Some of the cost could be covered by donations/grants.
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| Dyas Triangle entrance. |
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| Dyas Triangle bike plan. |
DYAS TRIANGLE AND NATURE PARK
Councilman Brown presented the nonprofit International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) 'Trail Solutions' division's recommendations for mountain bike/multi-use (shared) trails which could be located on the city's Dyas Triangle and Colony Nature Park (CR 44, east).
The study, commissioned by the city council in January 2019 for $10K (click), assesses the feasibility of developing mountain bike facilities within the city, "... an engaging activity that brings communities together ... ", according to the report.
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| "Gravity" trail. |
RECOMMENDATIONS
For the Triangle property, "a system of diverse trails that appeals to mountain bike enthusiasts of all ability levels, as well as walkers, runners and hikers."
Various specialized trails with increasing difficulty level zones numbered 1 - 4 -- and a small trailhead is recommended with gravel/dirt parking and restrooms (see map above).
For the Colony Nature Park (aka. Boy Scouts Park), the report proposes "a variety of bike-specific infrastructure to create recreational opportunities that appeal to youth and provide training for NICA racers and others."
Pump-tracks, skill-loops, and flow-trails should be the focus for this park, according to the report.
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| Colony Nature Park |
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| Colony Nature Park proposal. |
Total cost for everything is estimated at $858K; yearly maintenance cost about 10 - 25% of that depending on trail type.
Councilman Brown is proposing funding to continue with the project be put into next year's municipal budget. Some of the cost could be covered by donations/grants.
Comments
Low impact walking and running trails would be much better. Volunteers can offset trail maintenance costs. Keep it as natural as possible. The city should partner with a land trust to make this happen. That works all over the country. Why not here?
Please be civil and courteous.
Thank you.
One of the first sights people see when they arrive to Fairhope is the Triangle property. Citizens and visitors would rather see a scenic nature walk at the triangle property than a bike park.
If you must have a bike park then the Colony property is the best solution.
Will the town's insurance rates increase to cover bikers at the park? And what about police and emergency access to remote location at the park. There will be injures, and possibly illegal activities going on in remote sections of the property.