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RICE CREEK NORTH REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN | 18 Future Trail Spur This area has been identified as a location for a future south spur of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail which would connect with the Highway 96 Regional Trail to the South. This segment of the trail would most likely be developed in conjunction with the Rice Creek Commons Project. County Road I Access This segment of the trail corridor has been identified as a possible location where an additional vehicular and multi purpose trail access point could occur. Building 189 and Open Old Field This area of the park is an excellent opportunity for the public to help drive what happens in the future within the Rice Creek North Regional Trail corridor. Building 189 has been identified as an opportunity for reuse of the building for several recreational purposes including a trailhead facility, indoor recreation, civic space, nature center, interpretive and educational programming, satellite maintenance area, and training facilities. The land surrounding Building 189 is essentially all old field with some wetland areas, making this an ideal site to be developed for recreational purposes. Forest Restoration Areas (Includes Upland Wooded Areas) Restoration is currently ongoing in these areas of the Southern section of the Rice Creek Regional Trail Corridor. Upland mesic and oak woods are undergoing invasive plant removal most notably buckthorn. Cross country ski trails are managed and maintained by Irondale High School under an existing agreement. Expansion of this system could be considered in the future. Carp Management & Water Trail Portage The Rice Creek Watershed District is partnering with the University of Minnesota to study the behavior and movements of carp throughout the watershed. During feeding, carp stir up sediment on the bottom of lakes, decreasing water clarity and freeing up excess nutrients that feed algae growth. A carp management electronic barrier has been installed across the channel requiring watercraft to portage around this segment of the water trail. Irondale High School Ski Trails Irondale High School currently maintains approximately 1.25 miles of cross country ski trails in the southern segment of Rice Creek North Regional Trail. The cross country ski trails are used extensively by the high school ski team and has a limited sun-powered trail lighting system. The high school also mows the trails in the summer for trail running and trail riding my bicyclists. The trails are entirely set within areas of forest restoration that have been undertaken by the county. 10 11 12 13 14 15 Rice Creek North Regional Trail Zones & Use Areas