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65 <br /> Little River Park to Cedar Grove Park <br /> Segment 8A (alternate 1 of 2) creates a nature trail connecting Little River Regional Park and Natural Area to <br /> Cedar Grove Park, linking two key recreation anchors in northern Orange County. <br /> PROJECT OVERVIEW Relevant Community Needs: <br /> Location • Nature-based access between two parks <br /> From Little River Regional Park and Natural • Conservation-aligned routing where paved <br /> Area south/southeast toward Cedar Grove Park, options are inappropriate <br /> generally following wooded corridors, existing • Reliable off-road alternative to rural road travel <br /> conservation lands, and connections near the <br /> County's future Northeast District Park and the Required Structures&Crossings: <br /> WC Breeze Farm Incubator; exact end points to be Boardwalks/elevated tread at wet/stream areas <br /> confirmed during design Sustainable grades in hilly or wooded sections <br /> • Wayfinding through forested/open-space <br /> Key Connections transitions <br /> • Little River Regional Park and Natural Area Potential Constructability Challenges: <br /> • Cedar Grove Park • Strict conservation easements at Little River; <br /> • Breeze Farm and nearby rural neighborhoods limited room for expansion or paved facilities <br /> • Future Northeast District Park • Park isolation, requiring careful access planning <br /> and trailhead placement <br /> Total Length Multiple rural parcel negotiations and creek <br /> �14 miles (planning length) area permitting needs <br /> Trail Type <br /> • Natural-surface trail (gravel/aggregate) <br /> • 8 ft typical width <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY STRATEGIC PLAN <br /> Environmental Protection ✓ Respects strict conservation easements and <br /> & Climate Action sensitive creek corridors <br /> Provides a peaceful, off-road link between two <br /> Healthy Community ✓ recreation anchors <br /> Housing for All Indirect Benefit Expands access for rural homes lacking nearby <br /> parks and recreation facilities <br /> Offers a nature-based alternative to longer roadside <br /> Multi-modal Transportation ✓ travel <br /> Public Education/ ✓ Connects users to varied forest and wetland <br /> Learning Community habitats <br /> Diverse &Vibrant Economy ✓ Supports local recreation-driven visitation to <br /> nearby community spaces <br /> 62 Draft Orange County Trails Plan <br />