Minnesota winters are harsh, and so residents are eager to take advantage of the beautiful summer months by spending time around the beautiful forests and lakes throughout the state. This is especially in the region around Maplewood State Park.
Heart of the Lakes Trail
Background
Minnesota winters are harsh, which is why residents are eager to take advantage of the summer months by spending time around the beautiful forests and lakes throughout the state. This is especially true in Otter Tail County (OTC).
Several years ago, the Otter Tail County Highway Department and Parks and Trails Department began an ambitious trail project that would create a system between the cities of Pelican Rapids and Perham. This multi-use trail will provide cyclists, joggers/hikers, and others more than 30 miles of new trails. The new trail will run through Maplewood State Park, making the park’s existing and extensive trail system a natural destination and extension of this new multi-use trail.
The Project
Houston Engineering, Inc. (HEI) was retained by the County Highway Department to complete preliminary and final design, trail heads, informational map displays, surveying, environmental permitting, aquatic resources (wetland) delineation, construction observation, and public engagement.
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- A new multi-use sidepath that will allow cyclists, joggers, and others to enjoy the region between Pelican Rapids to Perham, including Maplewood State Park.
- Trail maps were designed for each trail segment and placed along the 30-mile trail to inform users of their location and nearby amenities.
Project Details
Client: Otter Tail County Highway Department
Location: Otter Tail County, Minnesota
Project Highlights
- A new multi-use sidepath that will allow cyclists, joggers, and others to enjoy the region between Pelican Rapids to Perham, including Maplewood State Park.
- Trail maps were designed for each trail segment and placed along the 30-mile trail to inform users of their location and nearby amenities.
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