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Ferry County Rail-Trail Concept Plan Ferry County Rail-Trail Concept Plan CONNECTING OUR REGION’S PAST TO THE PRESENT AND MOVING US INTO THE FUTURE Prepared by Ferry County Rail Corridor Committee Cooperating Agencies ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Th e Ferry County Rail-Trail Concept Plan was developed Individuals (including Rail-Trail Conductors) with the generous time and support of many people. Julie Abernethy Jenni Albert Ferry County Commissioners Sue Baldwin Brian Dansel, Chairman Cynthia Bonneau-Green Robert “Bob” Heath, Vice-Chair Catherine Brown Brad L. Miller, Member Jon Chrysler Kathy Ciais Ferry County Rail Corridor Committee (RCC) Al Collins Bobbi Weller, Chair Ray DePydt Lloyd Odell, Vice Chair Jennifer Ferguson Judie Cribby, Secretary Jennine Groth Paul Cribby Mark Kiessling Randall Hansen Chris Kroupa George Marcoe Paul Laak Madilane Perry Dave Lent Janine Summy Lynnie Lindgren Landon Swaff ord Mikayla Martin Grant Tolton Steve McCullough Bob Whittaker Eric McQuay Guy Moura Ferry County Staff Lynn O'Connor Bob Breshears, Engineer Jim Mathis Troy Reynolds, Director Madilane Perry Falcon Price Ferry County Rail Trail Partners Robert Ramsey Keith Bell, Executive Board Lauran Riser Anita Brucklier, Executive Board Gordon Ruttenbur Jerry Graser, Executive Board Mary Rourke Linell Harvey , Executive Board Ric Sanders DiAnne Hewitt, Executive Board Tom Severns Bob Whittaker, Executive Board Bob Shannon Steve Anthes Dick Slagle Bryan Bremner Barrett Stillings Patty Crane Sarah Iris Summy Judie Cribby Adam Volluz Debora Dunn Terence Watungwa Nils Larsen Fred Wert Melissa E. Rose Randy Sage National Park Service Suzie Sage Concept Plan developed and produced Stephanie Smith with planning assistance from the Sarah Spark Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance (RTCA) Program Landon Swaff ord Emily Linroth, Community Planner Keith Wakefi eld Michael Linde, Chief, Partnership Programs/Pacifi c West Region 2 | FERRY COUNTY RAIL-TRAIL CONCEPT PLAN TABLE OF CONTENTS FERRY COUNTY RAIL-TRAIL CONCEPT PLAN 2012 The Ferry County Rail-Trail is a multi-use, non-motorized rail-trail that is a signature destination in Ferry County, Washington that highlights our cultural heritage and natural beauty, off ering a fun, safe, healthy community connector as well as a fi rst-rate recreational experience for the enjoyment of both local residents and tourists. SECTIONPAGE SECTION PAGE A Message from the Chair of the Rail Corridor 4 Trail Design Concepts and Amenities 22 Committee Map 22 Type of Use 22 Ferry County Resolution No. 2012-09 5 Accessibility 22 Surfacing 22 Executive Summary 6 Trailhead Locations 22 Trail Vision Statement 6 School Linkages 24 Access to Public Lands 24 Introduction 8 Fishing & Water Access 24 Trail History & Trail Description 8 Bridge Completion 25 Goals & Objectives 9 Tunnel Improvement 25 Population Served 10 Public & Private Road Crossings 25 Concept Planning Process 10 Service & Emergency Vehicle Access 25 Partners & Participation 10 Signs 25 Trail Context 12 Next Steps 26 Overview 12 Managing the Trail 26 Railroad History 12 Funding Opportunities 26 Cultural Heritage 13 Get Involved 27 Natural Resources 16 Appendix: Public Process 28 Benefi ts of Trail Development 20 Surveys 28 Health & Wellness 20 Articles & Press Releases 32 Connecting Communities with Non- 20 Motorized Transportation Economic Vitality & Tourism 21 Community-Building Th rough Shared History 21 FERRY COUNTY RAIL-TRAIL CONCEPT PLAN | 3 A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OF THE RAIL CORRIDOR COMMITTEE Welcome! As Chair of Ferry County’s Rail Corridor Committee (RCC), it is with great pleasure that I invite you to read the Ferry County Rail-Trail Concept Plan. Th e RCC was formed by county commissioners to help develop a vision and plan for a multi-use, non-motorized trail along the old Great Northern rail corridor in northeast Washington State, running from Republic (West Herron Creek Road) through Malo, Curlew, and Danville, ending near the Canadian border. Th e Ferry County Rail-Trail, which includes two trestles and a tunnel, is a beautiful and scenic trail that meanders along the shores of Curlew Lake and the banks of the Kettle River. Besides its recreational uses, the trail also serves as a vital and safe non-motorized transportation corridor that connects our residents and their communities. Th e process of getting to where we are today was challenging, but the rewards for both local residents and tourists are many as we move forward with the development of the trail. Th is document highlights the history and development of the rail-trail, the rich and unique cultural history and geology of Ferry County, the benefi ts of trail development for local businesses and residents, and our plans for the improvement of the trail as grant monies, donations, and other in-kind matches become available. Sincerely. Bobbi Weller Ferry County Rail Corridor Committee Chair 4 | FERRY COUNTY RAIL-TRAIL CONCEPT PLAN FERRY COUNTY RAIL-TRAIL CONCEPT PLAN | 5 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY TRAIL VISION A multi-use, non-motorized rail-trail that is a signature destination in Ferry County that highlights our cultural heritage and natural beauty, off ering a fun, safe, healthy community connector as well as a fi rst-rate recreational experience for the enjoyment of both local residents and tourists. Th is concept plan documents the unique character of Th e Ferry County Rail-Trail, located in rural northeast the Ferry County Rail-Trail. It includes: Washington, is a 25-mile, non-motorized segment of a 30-mile trail that follows a rail corridor originally • the planning process used to develop this document developed by the Great Northern Railroad. Th is trail • the cultural, natural, and geological context of the is open to everyone for both transportation (getting to trail and the surrounding area school and work, and going shopping) and recreation • the benefi ts of trail development for residents, local (walking, bicycling, horseback-riding, snowshoeing, businesses, and tourists cross-country skiing, and fi shing), and is also used by • trail design concepts and planned amenities local wildlife. Th is regional trail follows the shores of Curlew Lake, and the banks of Curlew Creek and the Kettle River, connecting the communities in Ferry County. It begins at Republic and continues north through Malo, Curlew, and Danville, ending near the Canadian border. Th e southern 5 miles of the trail along the corridor is known as the Golden Tiger Pathway. Th is trail is open to limited motorized use and connects the 25-mile non-motorized segment to the County Fairgrounds, Republic School complex, and City of Republic. Unique in many aspects, Ferry County is accessible only via three mountain passes, aboard one of two ferries, or from the north through Canada. It has a rich cultural history, from its original inhabitants who fi shed, hunted, and lived along its lakes and rivers thousands of years ago, to mining and timber pioneers who literally put Ferry County on the map. Th is richness continues with present-day residents who live and work in one of the few areas of the state and country that remain unspoiled by commercialism or The rail-trail is a wonderful place for users of all ages and abilities to have fun recreating. urban sprawl. 6 | FERRY COUNTY RAIL-TRAIL CONCEPT PLAN Kayakers pass the historic tunnel blasted by the railroad, which the rail-trail passes through. Ferry County government and residents have worked Assistance (RTCA) program, the RCC has collaborated tirelessly since the corridor was railbanked (preserved and communicated with many facets of the for public use) in 2006 to develop a vision for community to develop this plan and a vision for the transforming the old railroad line into a multi-use trail future of the rail-trail. that draws both locals and tourists. Th e county created a citizen committee, the Rail Corridor Committee Th e communities of Ferry County look forward to a (RCC), to guide development of the trail. trail that everyone can access and benefi t from. Th e Ferry County Rail-Trail will improve our health, In the past year, working with a grant from the economy, and connection to history, literally and National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails & Conservation fi guratively connecting us all. FERRY COUNTY RAIL-TRAIL CONCEPT PLAN | 7 INTRODUCTION TRAIL HISTORY & TRAIL DESCRIPTION Th e Ferry County Rail-Trail runs along a former in 1980 aft er the original one caught fi re, burning railroad line from the town of Republic in northeast down to the water line. Th e second trestle, located on Washington 25 miles north to the Canadian border. Trout Creek, is a 25-foot-long timber-piling trestle. Th e rail line played a very important part in the Th e tunnel, located along the Kettle River north of the early history of the county, serving mining, timber, community of Curlew, is a rustic 120-foot-long hole sawmilling, and dairy operations before truck blasted through granite. deliveries became common. When the company managing the rail line fi led to abandon it in 2006, Ferry County successfully GOALS & OBJECTIVES petitioned to railbank the corridor (creating a trail while preserving it for future rail use). In 2009, the county established a Recreational Trail Committee to Key goals and objectives for the Ferry County Rail- plan and develop this trail. Th e county later changed Trail include: the name to the Rail Corridor Committee (RCC). Goal 1: Convert a railbanked railroad right-of-way Th e Ferry County Rail-Trail is one of only a few into a multi-use, non-motorized trail rail-trails in all of northeast Washington, with one • Deck the trestle that crosses over north end of on the outskirts of Oroville (the Similkameen Trail) Curlew Lake (WSDOT grant) and several near Spokane (the Benn Burr, Fish Lake, • Evaluate and make necessary repairs to tunnel Liberty Lake Stateline, and Spokane River Centennial • Create a safe trail surface that everyone can use trails).
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