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Meridian Trail System M 22 — Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan n 2013 Lewis & Clark Lake Guide Meridian Trail System A. Chalk Bluffs Multi-Use Trail G. Chief White Crane Trail M. Fantle Memorial Park Trail S. Marne Creek West Greenway Trail 4.1 miles, crushed asphalt surface, varied grade 1 mile, 9’ wide crushed asphalt surface, flat grade. 1 mile around perimeter of park with additional .25 miles, 8’ wide crushed concrete, slight slope. including moderate to fairly steep inclines. This This trail travels throughout the Chief White Crane interior trails, perimeter is 6’ wide concrete, This trail leads from the Marne Creek West nature trail welcomes equestrian riders, hikers Recreation Area and connects to the Deer interior trails are 8’ wide asphalt, flat grade. Greenway, home to the community gardens and mountain bikers. Boulevard Trail and is a short distance from the Memorial Park is located along Douglas Avenue and dog park and located along West City Limits Lake Yankton Prairie Trail. and Mulberry Street between 19th Street and Road, to the on-street trail of 23rd Street. B. Gavins Point Nature Trail 21st Street 1.2 miles, hiking trail, natural wood chip and dirt H. Calumet Bluff Trail T. Meridian Bridge Trail surface, which winds through native woods, .9 miles, 8’ wide primitive dirt surface, varied N. Westside Park to .5 miles each level, 12’ concrete, no slope on meadows and past scenic overlooks. This trail is grade with some steep inclines. This trail, which West City Limits Road Trail lower level, steep slope on upper level entry located at the west edge of the Lewis & Clark is located next to the Crofton Golf Course on .75 miles, 8’ wide concrete, flat grade. This ramps. This trail is the historic double-deck Recreation Area in the Gavins Point section. Highway 121, is an “out and back” trail, meaning section of the trail stretches from Westside Park, Meridian Bridge, which had its dedication hikers will have to backtrack to the starting point located at West 5th Street and Summit Street, to ceremony on October 11, 1924. The bridge spans C. Lewis and Clark Lake Trail making the total hike 1.8 miles. the western edge of Yankton. the Missouri National Recreational River, which 6.9 miles, including loops, 8’ wide asphalt, flat is a National Park. grade. This scenic trail winds from the Pierson I. South Shore Trail O. Trailhead to Riverside Park Trail Ranch Recreation Area and throughout the Lewis 3.5 miles, 10’ wide primitive dirt surface, varied 1.5 miles, 10’ wide concrete from Trailhead near U. Deer Boulevard Trail & Clark Recreation Area. grade with moderate inclines. This nature trail in Yankton Chamber & Visitors Center to Riverside 1.875 miles, 10’ wide, crushed asphalt surface, flat the South Shore area of the Nebraska Lewis & Park and 8’ wide asphalt in park, flat grade. This grade. This trail connects with Chief White Crane D. Toe Road / Lake Yankton Prairie Trail Clark Recreation Area welcomes equestrian rid- section of the trail follows Marne Creek to the Trail and Lewis and Clark Lake Trail. 2.5 miles, on-road and off-road paved, flat grade. ers, hikers and mountain bikers. Missouri River and then meanders along the The on-road portion travels from the Lewis and Missouri River through Riverside Park. V. Nebraska Primitive Trail Clark Lake Trail, past Pierson Ranch Recreation J. Miller Creek Trail 1 mile, 8’ wide primitive dirt surface, mostly flat Area and Cottonwood Campground. Then it hops .75 miles, 10’ wide primitive dirt surface, varied P. Trailhead to Paddlewheel Point Trail grade with a few steep inclines. This nature off-road and becomes a 10’ wide asphalt path that grade to moderate inclines. This nature hiking .4 miles, 10’ wide concrete, flat grade. hiking/biking trail is located on the south side of heads down to the shores of Lake Yankton, where trail located in the Miller Creek area of the The Trailhead is located west of the Yankton the Meridian Bridge in the property to the west of it winds through picnic areas, Lake Yankton Nebraska Lewis & Clark Recreation Area offers Chamber & Visitors Center at 803 E. 4th St. the old Highway 81 roadway. Signage will guide Beach, boat ramps and ends at Chief White Crane a view of sites where Lewis and Clark and the you to the trail access points. Parking is available Recreation Area. Corps of Discovery Expedition camped in 1804 Q. Corps of Discovery Welcome Center on the south side of the Meridian Bridge. The trail and 1806. Nature Trail forms a figure eight amongst the trees. The north E. Highway 52 Trail .7 miles, primitive birding and hiking trail. At the loop provides access to the Missouri River and its 3.14 miles, 8’ wide asphalt, flat with one moder- K. Arboretum Trail Corps of Discovery Welcome Center, located three sandy shoreline. ate incline exceeding five percent. Ride between 1.4 miles, 8’ wide asphalt, flat grade on north half, miles south of Yankton on Highway 81, you will Yankton and the Lewis and Clark Lake area on incline on south half. The Arboretum Trail follows find a birding and hiking trail that circles the W. Nebraska Meridian Trail this trail, which parallels Highway 52 from West the perimeter of the Yankton High School perimeter of the grounds. 1.2 miles, 10’ wide asphalt, flat to moderate City Limits Road to the Gavins Point National Fish and Summit Activities Center located at grades. This begins east of Gavins Point Dam and Hatchery and Aquarium. 1801 Summit St. R. James River Trail runs along the Missouri River and Highway 121 to .3 miles, 5’ wide, paved only one mile and flat Murdo’s Restaurant in Aten. This is the first phase F. Majestic Bluffs Trail L. Auld-Brokaw Trail from Rotary Park along East 7th Street, Highway of the Nebraska Meridian Trail system. Upon completion the trail is planned to connect Gavins .5 miles, 10’ wide concrete, flat grade. 2.75 miles, 10’ wide concrete (Trailhead near 50, Ferdig Avenue and East 8th Street. The Point Dam and the Meridian Bridge providing a Oval around a small pond. This trail is located Yankton Chamber & Visitors Center to Summit primitive and scenic trail continues from East trail system linking Nebraska and South Dakota. near the Majestic Bluffs living community at Street), moderate grade with a few slopes exceed- 8th Street out to the James River and has various 2111 W. 11th St. ing five percent. The Auld-Brokaw Trail parallels grades, including moderate to fairly steep inclines. 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