FHSP November Open House Invite Flyer
Existing Conditions Assessment Open House:
The Friends of Harriman State Park (FHSP) is hosting two open houses on Monday, November 10, to update the public on its ongoing trail planning project for the park.
CRO Planning and Design was retained by FHSP in September 2024 to conduct a 21-month research project that will culminate in a new Trails Management Plan for the park.
The consulting firm has now completed an “Existing Conditions Assessment” that describes current trail conditions, critical wildlife habitat, and perspectives from both winter and summer trail users.
New trail maps are featured that geolocate areas of highest use and conflict as well as unauthorized, user-defined trails.
Specific recommendations for future trail design, use and maintenance will be derived from Assessment findings, so agency and public input is critical at this stage. Project partners include:
- Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
- Idaho Department of Fish and Game
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest
How to Participate in the Open House
We welcome anyone interested to attend the following open house events taking place on Monday, November 10:
- Island Park: 12-2 p.m. @ the Fremont County EMS Building (4395 County Circle, Island Park, ID) (Google Maps Directions )
- Idaho Falls: 6-8 p.m. @ the Centennial Conference Room of the IDFG/IDPR Regional Office (4279 Commerce Circle, Idaho Falls, ID) (Google Maps Directions )
We are excited to share information and hear your perspectives about the project’s existing conditions assessment, a robust data collection process to gain insights on current physical, managerial, ecological, and visitor use conditions related to Harriman’s trails. These will be drop-in events, so feel free to visit any time during the two-hour periods. Opportunities for feedback about Harriman’s trails and the project will be available at this event.
Click here to RSVP to the open house events!
What if I Cannot Attend the Open Houses?
If you cannot attend the open house, we encourage you to view the virtual open house website, which will share the same information and opportunities for feedback as the in-person open house. Virtual open house materials will be available starting Monday, November 10, and will remain open until December 1.
Friends of Harriman State Park Grant Updates:
To help with future trail rehabilitation, the Friends of Harriman State Park intends to apply for FY2027 grants under these two funding programs administered by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation:
Recreational Trails Program (federal)
Mountain Bike Plate Fund (state)
Thank you and have a great weekend,
Brett Rannow, MS (he/him/his)
Associate Planner
715.204.6876