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was recently added to Eugene 1 s system. The Trails Plan proposes expansion of the barrier free trail at <br />Delta Ponds with a bridge over Dedrick Slough (Project 34) and a new barrier free trail near the main <br />parking lot at Spencer Butte (Project 39). Additional barrier free trails could be integrated elsewhere in <br />the system, providing increased accessibility to viewpoints and the natural env i ronment. <br />Explorer trail on west side of Spencer Butte <br />5.11 Equestrian Trails <br />5.10 Explorer Trails <br />An explorer trail is a technically <br />challenging pedestrian-only trail <br />route with steeper grade and <br />more demanding terrain . The <br />summit trail on the west side of <br />Spencer Butte and the summit <br />trail on the west side of Skinner <br />Butter above the climbing <br />columns are the only two <br />explorer trails in Eugene 1 s current <br />system. Opportunities for other <br />explorer trail routes may exist in <br />Suzanne Arlie Park, on the north <br />side of Spencer Butte (Project <br />12b), and on other future <br />ridgeline property acquisitions. <br />Equestrian trails are not currently part of Eugene 1 s trail system and the Trails Plan does not recommend <br />specifically designating trails that are open to horses at this time. Local horseback riding user groups <br />have expressed interest in potentially establishing such trails in the future. Future designated equestrian <br />trails within parks would be most appropriate for large parks in rural areas, and would need to be <br />carefully sited and managed to avoid user conflicts and impacts to sensitive natural areas and water <br />quality. Ideally, equestrian trails would be independent of other shared-use, single -track, or pedestrian <br />trail segments. Opening some existing gravel roads for horseback use in rural areas may be a feasible <br />option . <br />5.12 Other Facilities <br />The Trails Plan Maps indicate locations of major trail system facilities and infrastructure. These elements <br />will be implemented as stand-alone projects or as a component of a larger trail -related project. Major <br />proposed facil ities and infrastructure include : <br />• 7 new bicycle/pedestrian bridges <br />• 15 new trailheads <br />• Bicycle related facilities including single-track trails, skills park, and a cyclocross track (Suzanne <br />Arlie Park) <br />Page 44 Eugene Trails Plan -2018