We worked with the World Trails Network Hub for the Americas to develop a comprehensive backcountry signage and digital information system designed to inform hikers how to minimize their impact in the fragile alpine zone of the White Mountains. We gathered information through 8 interviews, 3 hiker observations (observing 100+ people), 5 resource observations, and 2 surveys and learned more about alpine zone flora and the best methods for protecting it. Using these data, we created a six-part-system including six physical signs and their associated informational content for placement along the Franconia Ridge Loop Trail. Each sign has a unique QR code that links hikers to a new digital repository with additional information about the alpine zone and how to protect it.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Perrin, Benjamin
• Cook, Danielle
• Camplese, Ethan
• Asher, Jonathan

Subject

• Health
• Learning
• Environment
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-101123-142443
• 113980

Keyword

• Information System
• Alpine Zone
• Interpretive Signage

Advisor

• Dehner, Corey
• Tuler, Seth

Year

• 2023

Center

• White Mountains, New Hampshire Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Nathaniel Scrimshaw, World Trails Network Hub for the Americas

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 13 - Climate Action
• 15 - Life On Land

Date created

• 2023-10-11

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-101123-142443

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-12-04