Alternative C Phase I

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Alternative CPhase I
Seawolf Civil Engineering '07

• Kimberly Elliott
• Derek Anderson
• Ruel Binonwangan
• Brian Geise
• Frank Lee
• Irene Sipin
• Kai Vedenoja

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Overview

• Designed with the desire to
• Utilize existing trails structures
• Utilize site topography
• Attract an eclectic group of visitors

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Alternative C - Site Plan
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Visitors Center

• Plenty of parking
• Power supplied by generators
• Leech field for waste

• Located on highest ridge to promote view of
  Denali
• Surrounded by hiking trails

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Visitors Center Access Road

• Cars, RVs, and tour buses
• Parking and drop-off area
• Closed during the winter
• Design speed of 2025 mph
• Scenic drive

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Railroad Station
Location Options

• Curry Town Site
• Existing AKRR stop during summer service
• Difficult to locate parking and shuttle service

• Susitna River
• Large, flat area on west bank to accommodate
  vehicles and passengers
• East bank suitable for railroad platform site
• Preferred location

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Railroad Station Platform
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River Access

• None proposed in Alternative C at this time
• Existing raft launch on Chulitna River, south of
  proposed visitor center access point, at mile 133
  of Parks Hwy
• Existing jet boat services for guided fishing and
  wilderness tours in Susitna River
• Future consideration for boat launch at proposed
  train platform for private use, guided tours, and
  fishing

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RV Camping

• 28 spaces available
• Dimensions of each space 28 ft x 75 ft
• Cul-de-sac formation to offer privacy for RV
  users
• One-way traffic lane, width 25 ft
• Recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) for dust control
• Sufficient space for future expansion

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Drive-up Tent Camping

• Tent camping with vehicles, 10 spaces available
• 3 restroom facilities throughout campsite
• Light one-way traffic flow
• Separated campsites for privacy

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Back Country Tent Camping

• 30 spaces available
• Located along Lake 1787
• Distant campsites for peaceful enjoyment

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Remote Camping

• Remote tent Camping along Susitna River
• Yerts along Curry Ridge
• Yerts will be available year-round

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Summer Hiking Trails

• 8 miles of developed trails, 27 miles of
  wilderness hiking trails
• 2 trails lead into existing Troublesome Creek and
  Blair Lake Trails
• 1 trail leading to the Princess Lodge
• 1 trail leading to the railroad access

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Summer Hiking Trails Main Trail
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Winter Snow Machining Area/Trails

• Road closed after parking lot during winter
  months
• Snow machine riders can cut paths
• Enough parking to accommodate large groups/tours

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Summary of Site Features
Item Total Base Future
Parking area 44000 sqft 44000 sqft
RV Parking Spaces 65 35 30
Automobile Parking spaces 114 114
RV Camp Sites 28 sites 28 sites
Tent Camp Sites 10 sites 10 sites
Backcountry Camp Sites 34 sites 34 sites
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Summary of Site Features
Item Total Base
Visitors Center 1 ea 1 ea
Public Access Road 3 miles 3 miles
Shuttle Access Roads 0 miles 0 miles
Other Access Roads 6 miles 6 miles
Stream Crossing 3 3
Summer Trails 33 miles 33 miles
Snow Machine Access / Trails 1 parking lot 1 parking lot
Ski Access / Trails 0 miles 0 miles
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Questions
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