ABOUT THE PROJECT The Master Plan for the Expansion of Hanging Rock State Park will create a vision for the nearly 750 acres of land added to the park in 2014. The new property includes Vade Mecum, which includes the former Camp Seroma, as well as the former Moores Springs campground site and surrounding land. The recommendations of the final master plan will guide future development over the next several decades. CONTACT US Have questions? Want to provide additional feedback? Have a story to share? We welcome further input and you can do this by emailing the design team or accessing the project website. Email: info@hangingrockexpansion MasterPlan.com Project Website: www.hangingrock ExpansionMasterPlan.com PUBLIC INPUT Project planning commenced in January 2017 and the Master Plan is expected to be complete in September 2017. There will be 1-2 additional opportunities for public input. Follow the project website for updates on the next public meeting, where a draft concept will be presented. PURPOSE OF MEETING The purpose of Public Meeting #2 is to gain valuable feedback from the community on ideas for future improvements. The three concepts are supported by a series of vignettes. The concepts are based on input received from the community, site analysis and feedback from key stakeholders during the first phase. INSTRUCTIONS 1. First Task We ask that you select the one overall option that comes closest to your perspective on how the property should be developed. The 3 options illustrate an overall approach to future improvements on the property. 2. Second Task We ask that you review the design vignettes and choose between the options for each Key area. The design vignettes provide an opportunity to better understand the physical form associated with each option for the Key areas. They also provide an opportunity for more detailed feedback. For example: You may prefer Option A overall, but would like to see some tent camping at Moore Springs. Voting on the vignettes will allow you to make that desire clear. Key areas include: Vade Mecum Main Campus Vade Mecum West Vade Mecum North Vade Mecum East Moores Springs Former Campground Moores Springs Ed Booth Road Area Vade Mecum Sunset Point Further descriptions of the three options are on the second page. The third page is your ballot. One side is the ballot and the back side allows for any additional comments you want to provide. 3. Most importantly, ask questions and let us know what you think. There are several members from the Design Team and the State present today to answer your questions. You also can provide feedback through the project website.
HANGING ROCK ACTIVITIES Hanging Rock currently offers the following activities: Education and Events; Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Hanging Rock State Park. Camping; 73 tent, trailer & 5 group primitive campsites. Cabins; 10 family vacation cabins accommodating up to six people each. Two cabins are handicapped accessible. Hiking; More than 20 miles of wooded passageways form a network of trails at Hanging Rock State Park. Mountain Biking; Four trails offer 8.4 miles of intermediate riding Land of the Lost, Major Tom, Original Loop, and North Side trails. Hiking is also allowed on the trails. Picnicking; Two picnic areas offer 15 grills each and 60 picnic sites in total. Rock Climbing; Cook s Wall and Moore s Wall, a series of cliffs up to 400 feet high and extending almost two miles, provide opportunities for experienced climbers. Swimming; Tucked into the hills is an inviting 12- acre lake, formed by the damming of Cascade Creek. (Summer months only). Boating and Fishing; Fishing is permitted year round on the lake for bass, sunfish and catfish. Anyone over 16 years old must have a NC fishing license. Fish from the shore, the wheelchair accessible pier or from a rental boat. Paddling; access on the Dan River. PROJECT SCHEDULE PHASE ONE / INFORMATION GATHER & ASSESSMENT Complete: May 2017 Site analysis documentation and mapping Summary of historical documents Summary of regulatory requirements Illustrate development opportunities and constraints Site visits & Interviews with park staff and stakeholders Initial public meeting PHASE TWO / PRELIMINARY PLANNING & DESIGN Complete: June 2017 Preliminary Plans, program identification & development of preliminary and alternative diagrams Summary of each alternative plan (2-3) Site visit & Interviews / charrette with staff and stakeholders Second public meeting PHASE THREE / DRAFT MASTER PLAN Complete: July 2017 Draft master plan / report Summary of draft master plan Staff / Stakeholder meetings Third public meeting PHASE FOUR / FINAL MASTER PLAN Complete August 2017 Prepare final master plan Summary of final master plan Staff / stakeholder meetings Presentation to community at fourth and final public meeting PHASE FIVE / FINAL MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT Complete: September Staff / stakeholder meetings Final master plan & report
ABOUT THE CONCEPTS General There are various features, elements and ideas that are included in all development options. These are based on input received to date from community, park staff and other stakeholders. These are: Full build out of mountain biking trails at Moore Springs property / existing and planned 20.7 miles Hiking only trail (Spring House Trail ~ 2.6 miles) Accommodations: Cabins and tent (group, family, primitive) Historic Preservation (hotel, gym, chapel, spring houses, bridge, dams) River Access at Moores Springs Trailhead and day use area at Moores Springs Dam (hiking connection to Hanging Rock proper) Ranger Residence (number and location vary) New Driveway location and bridge at Moores Springs Community Event Space Parking (as required per option) Keep maintenance building Renovate existing barn Restrooms Picnicking Playground Bouldering considerations (potential opportunities still under review) Overall Options Specific to each option are variations in terms of land use, trail types and accommodations. The following information describes those variations: OPTION A EMPHASIS ON DAY USE ACTIVITIES WITH EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES AND TENT CAMPING TRAILS Hiking-only trails: ~5.9 total miles Equestrian trails: 5.2 miles on Vade Mecum, connection to the Mountains to Sea Trail ACCOMMODATIONS Camping at Vade Mecum: 30 family tent sites / 83 primitive tent sites Cabins at Vade Mecum: 6 new cabins associated with equestrian facilities One ranger residence (renovate / replace existing structure) ADDITIONAL FEATURES, RECREATION FACILITIES Potential re-purpose existing horse barn for equestrian vendor Pool stays Relocated ropes course Equestrian Facilities: New horse barn
ABOUT THE CONCEPTS Overall Options Specific to each option are variations in terms of land use, trail types and accommodations. The following information describes those variations: OPTION B EMPHASIS ON MOUNTAIN BIKING, MAJOR EVENT SPACE, VARIETY OF ACCOMMODATIONS TRAILS Mountain biking trails on Vade Mecum: ~7.2 total miles Hiking-only trails: ~4.5 total miles ACCOMMODATIONS Camping at Moores Springs: 30 family tent sites / 4 group tent sites / 10 primitive Camping at Vade Mecum: 8 family tent sites Cabins at Vade Mecum: 20 new cabins Hotel restored for hostel-type accommodations (~ 33 rooms) Two ranger residences (new) ADDITIONAL FEATURES, RECREATION FACILITIES Access road to north side of Vade Mecum Pool removed 4 new amphitheaters at Vade Mecum Ropes course removed OPTION C EMPHASIS ON HIKING-ONLY TRAILS WITH LIMITED ACCOMMODATIONS TRAILS Hiking-only trails on Vade Mecum: ~11.2 total miles Equestrian trail: On property south of Moore Springs Road, connection to Mountains To Sea Trail ACCOMMODATIONS Camping at Moores Springs: 12 family tent sites / 10 primitive tent sites Camping at Vade Mecum: 4 group tent sites Cabins at Vade Mecum: Restore 6 cabins / 11 new cabins Two ranger residences: One renovated / one new ADDITIONAL FEATURES RECREATION FACILITIES Pool removed Ropes course removed
EVALUATION SHEET Overall Options Please select the Option that best represents your perspective on how this property should be developed: OPTION A OPTION B OPTION C Primary reason for your selection: Other: Trail Types / Network Accommodations Day Use Other Key Area Vignettes Please select the option for each Key Area Vignette that you feel is the most appropriate and/or needed: Vade Mecum - Central Campus Moores Springs - Former Campground Vade Mecum - West Moores Springs - Ed Booth Road Area Vade Mecum - North Vade Mecum - Sunset Point OPTION A/B OPTION C Vade Mecum - East Please provide your county of residence:
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS If you have any additional comments, share your thoughts and observations here. Be sure to hand in your sheet before you leave, send it to the Design Team electronically, or put the completed form in the mail. EMAIL Send the Design Team any additional thoughts, comments, or questions to: info@hangingrockexpansionmasterplan.com WEBSITE Visit the project website for more information, including maps, history, additional resources, meeting materials, and updates. www.hangingrockexpansionmasterplan.com MAILING ADDRESS obs landscape architects po box 28504 raleigh, nc 27611 919.755.0046 / ext. 1#