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Section 2 EXISTING SYSTEM 2.1 Existing Trail Network The City's network of officially designated soft-surface recreational trails currently contains 40.5 miles. This includes 24.2 miles of pedestrian trail, 7.2 miles of shared-use trail, and 9.1 miles of running trail (see Section 1.3 for definitions). Walkers and runners are permitted on all 40.5 miles of trail, whereas bicycles are only permitted on the 6.8 miles of designated shared-use trail. There are currently no trails that are open to equestrian or motorized use. Almost all of the existing trail network is located on land owned by the City with the exception of a 1.8-mile pedestrian trail that passes through U.S. Bureau of Land Management land in west Eugene (managed cooperatively with the City), and several short trail access easements that cross private lands. The City tends not to rely heavily on access easements across private lands to accommodate trails, but considers this approach when necessary. Eugene's trail network is located both within and outside of the City's urban growth boundary (UGB). A significant portion of the City's Ridgeline Trail system is located outside of the UGB in the natural area parks on the southern fringe of the city. This Ridgeline corridor contains an extensive trail network including nearly all of the designated shared-use trails within the City's system. In the northern half of the City, the extent of the soft-surface recreational trail network is currently very limited. This is in part due to historical development and current land use patterns and the lack of large or contiguous natural areas, which has made trail siting challenging. The City's network of running trails, which are designed for runners, but open to all pedestrians, are located on the relatively flat areas of the city along Amazon Creek arid in Alton Baker, Petersen, and Westmoreland Parks. In addition to land-based trails, this Plan also addresses water trails, which include navigable rivers and creeks that can be used for non-motorized recreational boating and floating. This includes approximately 18 miles of rivers and creeks in and around Eugene that are already commonly used for water-based recreation including a portion of the officially designated Willamette River Water Trail (Main Stem Willamette River and the McKenzie River from Armitage Park to the confluence), the Canoe Canal in Alton Baker Park, and Coyote Creek (above Fern Ridge Reservoir). Figure 2-1: Existing Trails Existing Trails by Classification Total Length Permitted Users Pedestrian Trails 24.2 miles Pedestrians and runners Running Trails 9.1 miles Pedestrians and runners (designed for runners) Shared-Use Trails 7.2 miles Pedestrians, runners, and bicycles Total: 40.5 miles - Water Trails* 18.0* Canoes, kayaks, tu bes, stand up paddle boards, etc. * Water trails tallied include the Willamette River Main Stem {Island Park to Green Island), McKenzie River from Armitage Park to the confluence, the Canoe Canal, and Coyote Creek (above Fern Ridge Reservoir). Page 12 Eugene Trails Plan -2018