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Little River Park Advisory Committee Interim Report 811101 <br /> 13 <br /> a) There are adequate funds available for any special facilities and to ensure <br /> Proper management and stewardship. While most, if not all, facilities needs <br /> could be paid for using the LWCF grant, additional funds would be needed for <br /> operational needs Issues include management for the trail system to avoid <br /> damage to resources and improper use. <br /> b) That there be at least 3-5 miles of suitable trails designated for public use. <br /> This would require the acquisition of additional adjacent land for inclusion in <br /> the park or establishing an equestrian trail easement agreement with <br /> adjoining landowners. [Initial discussions with adjacent landowners have <br /> been positive.] <br /> c) That the equestrian trails are located and designed to minimize adverse <br /> impacts on natural and cultural resources Equestrian trails should avoid <br /> steep slopes and be located outside of the riparian areas and archaeological <br /> sites known to exist in the park. Any crossing of streams should be <br /> perpendicular to the corridor. <br /> d) That the equestrian trails are located so as not to cause significant adverse <br /> impacts to other park users or adjacent landowners: <br /> e) That there be a memorandum of agreement with a local group of horseback <br /> riders(an "equestrian council'9 for the provision of volunteer resources <br /> needed to design, construct and maintain equestrian trails within the park. <br /> Staff has met with a group that is interested in this proposal. <br /> 2. Mountain Biking <br /> The Committee recommends allowing mountain biking within the park, but only <br /> under the following conditions: <br /> a) There are adequate funds available for any special facilities and to ensure <br /> proper management and stewardship. While most, if not all, facilities needs <br /> could be paid for with the LWCF grant, additional funds would be needed to <br /> insure proper management and oversight of both the trails and trail users. <br /> b) That the bike trails are located and designed to minimize adverse impacts on <br /> natural and cultural resources. Bike trails should avoid steep slopes and <br /> riparian areas, should not impair or"fragment"the more sensitive natural <br /> areas, and should avoid archaeological sites known to exist in the park. <br /> c) That the bike trails are located so as not to cause significant adverse impacts <br /> to other park users or adjacent landowners <br /> d) That there be a memorandum of agreement with a local mountain bike club <br /> for the provision of volunteer resources needed to design, construct and <br /> maintain bike trails within the park. A Durham-based group has been <br /> developed and is interested in performing this function. This type of <br /> agreement has been successful at Parks managed by Wake County. <br /> 3. Camping <br /> The Committee recommends allowing primitive group camping within the park, but <br /> only under the following conditions: <br /> Page 9 of 12 <br />