Saddlerock Trailhead Prepared for: Prepared by:
Project History Summer 2005 Wenatchee Foothills Trails Charrette National Park Service Rivers and Trails, WASLA, Community Members Summer 2010 Project Team (Project Groundwork, CDLT and City of Wenatchee) met with a group of stakeholders to discuss the potential for a formal trailhead at the end of Circle Street near the base of Saddlerock. Stakeholders included; CDLT, Wenatchee School District, Chelan County PUD, City of Wenatchee and Appleatchee Riders Association. Spring 2011 Parking problems brought to the attention of the Chelan County Commissioners Fall 2011 Saddlerock purchased from State, Ownership transferred to City of Wenatchee
Location
Trailhead Program Hiking Trailhead for Saddlerock Equestrian Trailhead Small Group Gathering Space Picnicking Facilities Shade Structures Information Kiosk Wayfinding and educational signage Restroom Parking Area 50+ passenger car stalls Tow vehicle (Horse Trailer) stalls School Bus berths Site Restoration Stormwater Handling and Treatment
2005 Charrette (in Foothills Trails Plan) Large Trailhead Concept
2010 Trailhead Concept
2011 Preferred Trailhead Concept
Potential Construction in 3 Phases Trail Connections Restroom Facility Passenger Car Parking Area (50 stalls) Upland Restoration Circle Street Improvements Stormwater Handling and Treatment
Trail Connections Horse Trailer Parking School Bus Berths Fencing Shade Shelter Upland Restoration Stormwater Handling and Treatment
Interpretive Plaza Outdoor Classroom Trail Connections Upland Restoration
Schematic Cost Estimate Phase 1 $350,000 to $420,000 Phase 2 $200,000 to $270,000 Phase 3 $160,000 to $220,000 Estimate expressed in 2011 dollars Estimate includes WSST, Contractor Overhead and Profit Estimate includes Final Design Estimate Range represents a 20% schematic design contingency Estimate does not include site survey and acquisition
Next Steps Acquire land or negotiate an Easement Receive city council approval to pursue RCO grant funding Raise match Survey Site Prepare Plans and Specifications Construction of all or part of Saddlerock Trailhead
Saddlerock Trailhead