C1.03 - Spring Lake Trail Rehabilitation
Improving functionality for a section of trail.
Sponsor: Jon Cradit, San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance
Student Team: Sydney Shanahan, Kate Padron, Devyn Carter, Diana Garcia
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Felipe Gutierrez
A 140-foot section of Spring Lake Trail is susceptible to swamping on the footpath due to rain, soil characteristics, and it’s positioning on an incline. Water percolates through the Buda limestone caprock and is retained in a 20–30-foot clayey layer where the section of path is located. When the Del Rio Clay becomes saturated, the path may not be suitable to use for days. When this occurs, hikers find new paths around the sodden soil, widening the trail. This project aims to return the trail to its intended width and improve functionality in wet conditions with natural materials and low impact design.
C1.03 Poster Pitch
To view a PDF file of our poster, click the link below!
Team Contact Information
Team Project Manager: Sydney Shanahan, srs278@txstate.edu
Faculty Advisor: Dr. Felipe Gutierrez, wgy8@txstate.edu
Let us know what you think! You can evaluate our project here: C1.03 Evaluation Form