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69 <br /> O MST - Eno River State Park to Durham <br /> Segment 9 extends the Mountains to Sea Trail east from new sections of Eno River State Park near <br /> Occoneechee Speedway toward Durham on a natural-surface alignment, using creek corridors and utility <br /> easements where feasible. <br /> PROJECT OVERVIEW Relevant Community Needs: <br /> Location • Quiet MST experience away from roadways <br /> From existing trails near Occoneechee Speedway Reliable off-road connection to Durham County <br /> east/northeast toward the Durham line, using creek Clear wayfinding at dispersed access points <br /> alignments and feasible utility easements through <br /> Eno River State Park to create a continuous MST Required Structures&Crossings: <br /> approach; exact alignment and endpoints to be Short boardwalks/elevated tread at flood-prone <br /> confirmed through inter-agency coordination sections <br /> • Safety and wayfinding signage at trailheads <br /> Key Connections Vegetation management along utility corridors <br /> • Eno River State Park trailheads (Pleasant Green, Potential Constructability Challenges: <br /> Fews Ford) • Switchback needs on transmission corridor slopes <br /> • Trails connecting to Hillsborough Riverwalk • Flood-prone segments requiring careful design <br /> • Rural neighborhoods • Limited facilities at some trailheads <br /> • Durham County MST system Privacy buffers near Pleasant Green residences <br /> Total Length • Pleasant Green Road bridge replacement <br /> —12 miles (planning length) NOTE: This trail will be located almost exclusively <br /> within Eno River State Park. NC State Parks and <br /> Trail Type the Eno River Association will serve as lead entities <br /> • Natural-surface trail (gravel/aggregate) for design and construction, with coordination and <br /> • 3-5 ft typical width support from Friends of the MST. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY STRATEGIC PLAN <br /> Environmental Protection ✓ Reuses creek corridors and utility easements for <br /> & Climate Action low-impact MST routing <br /> Delivers a quiet, scenic MST experience for hikers, <br /> Healthy Community ✓ walkers, and runners <br /> Housing for All Indirect Benefit Offers rural neighborhoods access to nature and <br /> nearby trailheads <br /> Extends MST across county lines, tying into regional <br /> Multi-modal Transportation ✓ trail planning <br /> Public Education/ ✓ Supports environmental education via state-park <br /> Learning Community trailheads at Pleasant Green and Fews Ford <br /> Diverse &Vibrant Economy ✓ Draws users from within and beyond Orange County <br /> who support recreation, parks, and local destinations <br /> 66 Draft Orange County Trails Plan <br />