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Trail design and accessibility outlined for Bristol mountain‑bike project
Summary
Applicants and a trail consultant described trail types, widths and construction methods: hiking trails (~2 ft) to be hand‑built, multi‑use/mountain‑bike trails (~4 ft) built to BMPs, no culverts or ditching anticipated, and accessible design elements for some multi‑use segments; initial hiking work targeted for summer and multi‑use trails after 2027.
During the hearing Samantha Morrissey and James Patterson described specific trail construction plans presented to the DRB. The hiking trail from the school connector will be hand‑built and flagged, with an expected walking tread width of about two feet; multi‑use/mountain‑bike trails were described at approximately four feet in width and will be constructed to accepted BMPs to limit erosion and drainage impacts. Patterson said the design anticipates no culverts and no continuous ditching along trails.
Project sequencing was discussed: the hiking trail near the school is the first priority and the applicant seeks to have VYCC do initial work this summer subject to VYCC availability and project budget. Multi‑use/biking trails on the western side are not expected to start until 2027, with a roughly two‑to‑three‑year completion window once work begins. The DRB noted that eastern‑side ADA access planning has not yet started and may require a separate application.
