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Denali National Park and Preserve » Milepost 231 Wayside and Trail Connections

Open House for Proposed Plans and Projects
 
Date Start Time End Time Time Zone Location
Nov 18, 2015 6:00 PM 8:00 PM McKinley Village Community Center
~MP 230 George Parks Highway
on "Old Parks Highway" spur
Denali Park , Alaska

The National Park Service (NPS) invites the public to attend a meeting to learn about and offer input regarding trails planning efforts, a proposed wayside area and related topics.

 
Description:
Open House Topics

Wayside Area Construction

The State of Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) plans to replace the highway bridge at mile 231 on the George Parks Highway, near Crabbie's Crossing at McKinley Village, as a safety enhancement project. The park proposes to create a wayside area, in conjunction with DOT activities, to provide a safe parking area. Amenities for the area may include picnic facilities, vault toilets and signage.

For more information about the proposed DOT project at mile 231 visit http://dot.alaska.gov/nreg/parks231/


Other Open House Topics:

Denali Long Range Transportation Plan

The open house will also include an opportunity to learn about the Denali Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). This plan is being developed as part of a nationwide NPS initiative to strategically plan for multi-modal transportation on federal lands over the next 20 years.

Trails Management

Denali National Park and Preserve does not currently have a trails plan but is interested in developing a formal plan that will consolidate and update existing management guidance. Park staff are currently asking for public input and ideas for consideration in a formal trails management plan.

As part of this process, park staff are preparing an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate a Nenana River Trail, a Mt. Healy Overlook Loop Trail and trail connections near the Riley Creek Campground.

A public comment period for the trails planning effort is open until October 31. Visit the NPS planning website at http://parkplanning.nps.gov/projectHome.cfm?projectID=58148. This site includes links to background materials & existing plans related to trails planning

Meeting Directions/Instructions:
Call Molly McKinley 907.683.6241 for directions