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The trail would present an established route for not only students but recreational community users and tourists. <br />Besides providing a safe, connective route between campus and other schools, the trail would be a community <br />connection to many key locations such as Craig's Hill, the Kittitas County Fairgrounds, Reed Park, Kiwanis Park, <br />and Historical Downtown Ellensburg. This would result in improved relationships and awareness between campus <br />and community. <br />The Campus route makes sense except for horses and wagons, which present many liabilities <br />and conflicts with pedestrians and parking lots. <br />THE N®WFH ROUTE <br />The CWU study identified the northern route turning from the established Iron Horse Trail east of Dry Creek <br />Road. There is a small creek that heads northeast, and stays west of the subdivision off of Sanders Road, which <br />the route continues along until it intercepts Cascade Irrigation Canal. At this point the route turns southeast and <br />follows the canal. The proposed north route veers off the canal and turns south to pass through Central Wash- <br />ington University property, until it reaches Alder Street. The route follows Alder Street to the Kittitas County <br />Fairgrounds where it meets the already established portion of the Iron Horse Trail. <br />The proposed north route would require cooperation from the City of Ellensburg, Central Washington University, <br />and private landowners. This route links the city to the campus and the campus to an area of low population <br />density. <br />The north route connects the currently discontinuous trail, making it available to multiple users, including the <br />equestrian users. In the past, the equestrian users have been crucial to establishing the Iron Horse Trail and <br />helping to maintain it. In addition, bicyclists, walkers, runners and other users would have a trail that lead away <br />from the city, but is still easily accessible from town or from the college campus. <br />The obstacles to the proposed north route are that it would cross several parcels of private property. In addition, <br />it crosses through Central Washington University and the policy concerning horses on campus must be changed to <br />allow this route to be created. The north route maybe too long for walkers or joggers to enjoy the full length of <br />the trail. <br />,7obn Mayne Pioneer Trail Reconnection Study Final Report September 2001 <br />19 <br />