B. Trail Types

B.

TRAIL TYPES

Two primary trail types are proposed along the preferred alignment. A specific trail type is proposed according to its surrounding environment, location in a rural or urban area, and the opportunity to create a meaningful and unique user experience.

NATURAL SURFACE TRAIL RURAL GREENWAY

6’ NATURAL SURFACE TRAIL 6’ NATURAL SURFACE TRAIL

The natural surface trail type is a six (6) foot wide soil path that can allow all user groups. Natural surface trails may be located in areas that have topographical challenges. These trails will provide a more primitive experience for the user and create trail connections at a lower overall cost.

TRAVEL LANE TRAVEL LANE 3:1 MAX 3:1 MAX SLOPE SLOPE SWALE W/ SWALE W/ TREES TREES 10’ CRUSHED GRAVEL FINES RURAL GREENWAY

10’ CRUSHED 2:1 MAX CUT / GRAVEL FINES LANDSCAPE

RURAL BUFFER

GREENWAY 2:1 MAX CUT / LANDSCAPE BUFFER

The rural greenway trail type is a ten (10) foot wide crushed gravel fines path that can allow all user groups. This trail type is typically engineered to sustain moderate to heavy use and constructed in flat and gradually sloped terrain. The rural greenway trail type may be located in overland and riparian corridors and within NCDOT right-ofway.