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RICE CREEK NORTH REGIONAL TRAIL MASTER PLAN | 35 analysis and final trail locations. This section may be shared with off road cyclists and other trail users to aid in the creation of looped trail systems. • Explore additional parking options at the Lexington Avenue North trailhead. • Upgrades to portages and canoe/kayak launch sites at both Lexington Avenue North and County Road I. • Improvements to the County Road I trailhead according to the master plan. • Two bridge structures to aid in the creation of looped trail systems. • An enhanced crossing at County Road I • 5.5 miles of combined off road cycling and hiking trails • 5 miles of combined cross country ski and hiking trails • Enhanced wayfinding signage throughout the trail segment • Interpretive and educational signage along the regional trail • Additional benches and rest areas to comply with the Active Living Ramsey Communities Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Central Segment Proposed Amenities The central segment of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail will undergo the most drastic changes. A multi- season trailhead along with an entry road, parking lot, cross country ski staging area, and outdoor recreation area will serve to create a destination for all kinds of recreation in the central segment. Along with the major infrastructure being implemented for the trailhead and outdoor recreation area amenities throughout the central segment of Rice Creek North Regional Trail include: • 2.55 Miles of in park bituminous trails • 4 additional bridge structures to accommodate a looped trail system for all trail types. • 2 enhanced crossings along County Road I, one where the regional trail crosses and another at the new entry road to the multi-season trailhead. • An enhanced crossing at Highway 96 where the future trail spur will link into the Highway 96 Regional Trail. • A new portage and kayak/canoe launch site south of County Road I for users who are uncomfortable going through the culvert system, or for use at times when the culvert is not passable. • A development node near the creek connecting to the multi-season trailhead offering various trail connections, benches, wayfinding signage, canoe and kayak access to the creek, and educational/ interpretive programming along the creek. • A canoe and kayak launch site to be developed in conjunction with Rice Creek Commons, south of County Road H • Enhanced wayfinding signage throughout the trail segment • Interpretive and educational signage along the regional trail