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• Willamette River Whitewater Park: Some community members have suggested that the Willamette River near the 1-5 Bridge could potentially function as a whitewater park in the future with modification . Modifications might include changes to the remnants of the Eugene Millrace dam to remove hazards and to create a series of whitewater features in that vicinity. The Trails Plan recommends this potential be explored through a feasibility study in conjunction with Willamalane . • Coyote Creek: Located approximately three miles west of Eugene , a 2.5-mile navigable segment of Coyote Creek is a popular destination for paddlers during the summer months when the nearby Fern Ridge Reservoir is at full pool. The route runs from just above Cantrell Road and through the marshlands of the reservoir. Access points are located on Cantrell Road and Highway 126. The access from Highway 126 is not formalized and could be upgraded to improve parking capacity, water access, and access to and from the highway. Because this access is located several miles outside of the city limits, othe r regional partners would likely take the lead on improving this access point. • McKenzie River: Although the McKenzie River above Armitage Park is not officially part of the Willamette River Water Trail system, the reach between Hayden Bridge in Springfield and Armitage Park is a popular reach for paddling and floating. Although this reach is considered to be Class I (easy), it does contain several interesting riffles and small standing waves and is very scenic . • Amazon Creek: This urban waterway is infrequently used by paddlers , but may have potential for expanded use in the future with modifications. The Trails Plan proposes a feasibility study be conducted on the 8.5 -mile reach between the Lane Events Center and Fern Ridge Reservoir to determine potential opportunities and constraints as a water tra i l. 5.6 Single-Track Mountain Bike Trails Single-track tra i ls , which are not currently a component of Eugene's trail system, typically have tread wide enough to accommodate a single user {18-to 24-inches) with dirt or gravel surfacing and are popular for mountain biking. Single-track trails are recommended to be incorporated into some of the proposed shared-use trail corridors in the future to provide parallel routes for mountain bikes and in special use areas such as Suzanne Arlie Park and Golden Gardens Park. Other bicycle related facilities including a mountain bike skills park and cyclocross course are also being considered for siting within these parks. The exact location and extent of the proposed trails and facilities in Suzanne Arlie Park will be determined during a future park master planning process. Single-track trails will likely be Single -track trails and other mountain bike related facilities will be added to Eugene trail network in the coming years. constructed elsewhere within the Ridgeline Trail corridor, running parallel to pedestrian -only or shared- use trails. New single -track trails will be designed for mountain bike use , but also open to pedestrians. Eugene Trails Plan -2018 Page 41