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Introduction The landscape surrounding the cities of Roslyn, Cie Elum and Ronald, Washington is a beautiful forested landscape sloping down to the Cie Elum and Yakima Rivers. It is a popular place for residents and visitors to recreate and many existing trails have become a source of community pride. Currently the trails are somewhat disconnected and no overarching document exists to link the trails into a regional plan. This master plan seeks to be the guide for future trail development and guideline for recreational enhancements in the region. In 2017 the Economic Development Group of Kittitas County, in partnership with Kittitas County Parks and Recreation District No. 1, identified the Cie Elum Ridge as an ideal region for a trails master plan. The team hired J.A. Brennan Consulting team to work closely with the local public and private stakeholders to develop a plan and design for a stacked -loop trail system stretching from Ronald to Roslyn and Cie Elum with trailheads and signed routes originating in each community. Several public workshops were held in 2017 and 2018 and additional public outreach and design iterations are documented in the plan to ensure thorough understanding of the process that led to the final trail design concepts. The Towns to Teanaway Corridor Master Plan covers over 7,700 acres and spans over 6 miles at its widest dimension. The comprehensive guide is intended to enhance the recreation opportunities for area residents, protect wildlife habitat and undisturbed natural areas on the site, and increase opportunities for tourism for the economic benefit of the community. Report Overview This report includes the following sections and the graphics for the final corridor master plan. • Project Management & Outreach • Site Analysis • Planning and Design Goals • Opportunities and Constraints • Potential Programmatic Uses and Facilities • Master Plan Description & Maps • References and Resources In addition, the report includes the following appendices. This useful background information and toolkits will act as a resource for future trail management and implementation. • Appendix A — Site Analysis (maps and graphics) • Appendix B — Public Process (meeting notes and outreach overview) • Appendix C — Alternative Concept Plans (maps) • Appendix D — Case Study Maps (examples of other trail network plans) • Appendix E — USDA Trail Standards (federal design guidelines for many trail types) • Appendix F — Wildlife Review (correspondence with WDFW) • Appendix G — Cost Estimate Project Benefits The Towns to Teanaway Corridor Trail Plan offers a unique opportunity to enhance trails throughout the project area for hiking, mountain biking, equestrian riding, cross country skiing, snow shoeing and snowmobiling. The final trail master plan provides a diverse variety of trails for many user groups at a range of experience levels. Experiencing the hillside forests through outdoor activity encourages locals and visitors to develop a connection to this special landscape. The project will provide economic benefits for the local community, improve public health and fitness, build community connections, protect the landscape, and improve the overall quality of life in Roslyn, Cie Elum, Ronald and beyond. Towns to Teanaway Corridor Master Plan p I 1 of 26 Prepared for: Economic Development Group of Kittitas Co. & Kittitas Co. Parks and Recreation District No. 1 Prepared by: J.A. Brennan Associates, Landscape Architects & Planners