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HARDWOOD CREEK REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN <br />TRAIL SEGMENT #7 DETAIL DESCRIPTION AND ALIGNMENT INFORMATION (1 OF 2) <br />SEGMENT DESCRIPTION / OVERALL CHARACTER <br />The Hardwood Creek Regional Trail trail continues south through Forest Lake until entering Hugo at 180th Street, still <br />following the abandoned rail corridor. As the aerial illustrates, this continues to be a rural area with the same character and <br />aesthetic appeal as the last segment. The at -grade crossing of Forest Road is the only one this segment, and is not heavily <br />traveled. Here too, the City and County will coordinate roadway markings and signage treatments at this road crossing <br />consistent with MN DNR and Mn/DOT standards — which may change if this road is upgraded (or when 180th Street is <br />extended east and crosses the trail and Highway 61). An older but structurally -sound trail bridge is provided over the creek. <br />The regional trail remains 10 feet wide. <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 to the regional trail near 180th Street that is appropriate and <br />desirable. <br />BIGHT -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 />Washington <br />County <br />(Left) The existing <br />bridge over a creek <br />isfunctional and <br />structurally sound, but <br />the fence detracts from <br />its aesthetics. <br />(Above) The rural <br />setting along this <br />segment is appealing <br />and a nice contrast to <br />the more developed <br />areas in Forest Lake <br />and Hugo. <br />M <br />