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63 <br /> O Cedar Grove Park to Kings Highway Park <br /> Segment 7 creates a natural-surface trail linking Cedar Grove Park to Kings Highway Park, following a mix of <br /> roadway and stream corridors near the Eno River to provide a quiet, natural connection between parks. <br /> PROJECT OVERVIEW Relevant Community Needs: <br /> Location • Access to parks for residents near Cedar Grove <br /> From Cedar Grove Park west,then south toward and eastern Cheeks Township <br /> Kings Highway Park, using waterways and wooded • Off-road option where roadway expansion is <br /> corridors near the West Fork Eno River and not feasible <br /> roadways near Cedar Grove Park; exact end points • Shaded, restorative trail experience near the <br /> to be confirmed during design West Fork of the Eno Reservoir <br /> Key Connections Required Structures&Crossings: <br /> • Cedar Grove Park Boardwalks/elevated tread near wet areas or <br /> • Kings Highway Park tributaries and reservoir <br /> • West Fork of the Eno Reservoir Drainage improvements and sustainable slopes <br /> • Confluence of the Eno Nature Preserve in forested areas <br /> • Panther Branch Natural Area Wayfinding to guide users between facilities <br /> • Duke Forest <br /> Rural neighborhoods along the corridor Potential ConstructabilityGhallenges: <br /> • Waterway sensitivity and potential permitting <br /> Total Length Limited parking capacity, especially at Kings <br /> —13 miles (planning length) Highway Park and reservoir <br /> • Multi-parcel easement needs across properties <br /> Trail Type Coordination with Duke Forest, Eno River <br /> • Natural-surface trail (gravel/aggregate) Association, and Town of Hillsborough on <br /> • 8 ft typical width access and connections <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY STRATEGIC PLAN <br /> Environmental Protection ✓ Follows wooded corridors near streams with <br /> & Climate Action low-impact tread <br /> Connects two park anchors with a shaded, <br /> Healthy Community ✓ restorative trail <br /> Housing for All Indirect Benefit Improves access for rural residents to nearby <br /> recreation facilities <br /> Offers an off-road option where roadway expansion <br /> Multi-modal Transportation ✓ is limited <br /> Public Education/ ✓ Enables nature-based learning and park <br /> Learning Community programming access <br /> Diverse &Vibrant Economy ✓ Supports visitation to park facilities and community <br /> spaces near Cedar Grove Park <br /> 60 Draft Orange County Trails Plan <br />