10: SHELTER 2.0

EXISTING

PROPOSED EXHIBIT: 10 SHELTER 2.0

The existing picnic shelter will be updated with an improved acces path, seat wall, benches, and grilling area. The shelter’s façade will need to be updated with a mountain vernacular architecture that matches the natural setting.

CHAPTER 4 // RECOMMENDATIONS

SECTION B: VIEWSHED + EXPLORATION

OVERLOOK AREAS & VIEWING DECKS BOULDERING AREAS

WALKING PATHS

THE CHIMNEY

Three new overlook areas are proposed alongside improvements to

existing overlook areas. The westernmost overlook area is located near the western parking area and requires selective tree thinning and utility relocation to obtain a significant viewshed. A new overlook area is proposed southeast of “The Bowl,” requiring grading and fencing for safety. The existing overlook area located just south of the open green space will be improved for ADA-accessibility. Two new viewing decks are proposed in the southeastern corner of the planning area. A deck will be located south of the proposed ADA Overlook, at the park’s primary existing overlook, providing increased accessibility and safety. The other proposed viewing deck is located in the property’s southeast corner, with the potential for 200° views to the south and east. Due to the park’s steep terrain, access to overlook areas must include steps and ladders where necessary. Three bouldering sites are located in the central and western sections of the planning area. The County and WCTDA should work with local climbing groups, such as the Boone Climbers Coalition, to develop bouldering sites and pathways in these sites.

Walking paths connect the lower viewing deck areas, bouldering sites, and “the Chimney” to the rest of the park. Steps, ladders, and railings will accompany the path where needed to enhance safety and accessibility.

The Chimney is a natural rock formation located to the west, along the property’s southern boundary. Steps, railing, brush clearing, and any necessary grading would be required to improve access to this unique natural feature.

The Viewshed + Exploration planning area, located along the park’s southern boundary, features enhancement to the park’s anchor asset: the viewshed. Another key feature includes new access to rock bouldering areas.