Bristlecone Pine Trail - ADA Accessibility Improvements Project
The Bristlecone Pine trail is a regional draw with recognition in hiking guidebooks. Increasing access and connection to nature at Hoyt Arboretum will support a broader community providing safe, barrier-free, and welcoming ADA access to trails, including access to unique environmental and conservation activities.
This project is funded by the 2019 Metro Regional Parks & Nature Bond Local Share and will renovate the existing 1-mile out and back trail and the parking lot that serves as a trailhead.
Trail improvements will focus on renovating the asphalt surface, removing root heaves and cracks that create barriers to free movement for those with who utilize mobility devices, adjusting the slope to meet new ADA guidelines, creating new places for rest along the trail, and widening the trail surface where allowable. Improvements to gathering areas and key overlooks will be made that focus on connecting people to nature in more meaningful ways and prioritizes people with varying abilities.
Anticipated Project Schedule
- Late Summer 2023 – Project Set Up
- Fall 2023 – Spring 2024 - Schematic Design and Community Engagement
- Summer 2024 – Fall 2025 – Design Development, Construction Documents, Permitting, and Bidding
- Spring 2026 - Fall 2026 - Construction
Community Engagement Timeline
Community Meeting 2: Thursday, February 1, 2024, Virtual Meeting
Our design team presented trail Design refinements and showed alternative designs. The design options are based upon what we learned from survey results and community members at meeting #1, as well as feedback from PP&R staff and community partners.
Watch Meeting Recording and Access Transcript Here
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Slides from Community Meeting:
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Share your thoughts and feedback on new designs!
Click button below to complete the Community Meeting #2 Comment Form:
Survey is live until Midnight Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
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Community Meeting 1: Thursday, November 9, 2023, Virtual Meeting – Project Overview, view and discuss vision boards.
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Slides from Community Meeting:
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The City of Portland ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids, and services. To request these services, contact 503-823-2525, or for Relay Service or TTY: 711.
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