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HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN <br />TRAIL SEGMENT #9 DETAIL DESCRIPTION AND .ALIGNMENT INFORMA"CION (1 OF 2) <br />SEGMENT DESCRIPTION / OVERALL CHARACTER <br />The Hardwood Creek Regional Trail continues south through Hugo along the abandoned rail corridor. Just north of 159th <br />Street, the trail transitions from an open rural to rural/suburban residential character. At 159th Street, an at -grade crossing is <br />encountered. There is also an at -grade crossing of a low use driveway around 156th Street. In each of these cases, the City <br />and County will coordinate roadway markings and signage treatments consistent with MN DNR and Mn/DOT standards — <br />which may change as these roads are upgraded over time. <br />DEVELOPMENT ISSUES, CONSTRAINTS AND ENHANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES <br />There are no significant development issues related to the trail itself along this segment. As shown on the aerial image, the <br />City of Hugo's trail system plan includes a local trail connection at 159th Street, which is appropriate and desirable. <br />RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PRIVATE PROPERTY FACTORS <br />Since the trail already exists, there are no right-of-way issues of significance along this segment. There are also no apparent <br />private property encroachment issues either. <br />Street, which is the main entrance off of Hwy. 61 an access drive to a rural property. <br />that serves a large development. <br />(Above) As the aerial <br />illustrates, the trail <br />enters the developing <br />Part of Hugo at around <br />159th Street. From <br />here south, increasing <br />levels of adjacent land <br />development occurs. <br />Washington <br />- County <br />- 44 <br />