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K. Arboretum Trail 1.4 miles, 8’ wide asphalt, flat grade on north half, incline on south half. The Arboretum Trail follows the perimeter of the Yankton High School and Summit Activities Center located at 1801 Summit St. L. Auld-Brokaw Trail 2.75 miles, 10’ wide concrete (Trailhead near Yankton Chamber & Visitors Center to Summit Street), moderate grade with a few slopes exceeding five percent. The Auld-Brokaw Trail parallels Marne Creek through the heart of Yankton. M. Fantle Memorial Park Trail 1 mile around perimeter of park with additional interior trails, perimeter is 6’ wide concrete, interior trails are 8’ wide asphalt, flat grade. Memorial Park is located along Douglas Avenue and Mulberry Street between 19th Street and 21st Street N. Westside Park to West City Limits Road Trail .75 miles, 8’ wide concrete, flat grade. This section of the trail stretches from Westside Park, located at West 5th Street and Summit Street, to the western edge of Yankton. O. Trailhead to Riverside Park Trail 1.5 miles, 10’ wide concrete from Trailhead near Yankton Chamber & Visitors Center to Riverside Park and 8’ wide asphalt in park, flat grade. This section of the trail follows Marne Creek to the Missouri River and then meanders along the Missouri River through Riverside Park. P. Trailhead to Paddlewheel Point Trail .4 miles, 10’ wide concrete, flat grade. The Trailhead is located west of the Yankton Chamber & Visitors Center at 803 E. 4th St. Q. Corps of Discovery Welcome Center Nature Trail .7 miles, primitive birding and hiking trail. At the Corps of Discovery Welcome Center, located three miles south of Yankton on Highway 81, you will find a birding and hiking trail that circles the perimeter of the grounds. R. James River Trail .3 miles, 5’ wide, paved only one mile and flat from Rotary Park along East 7th Street, Highway 50, Ferdig Avenue and East 8th Street. The primitive and scenic trail continues from East 8th Street out to the James River and has various grades, including moderate to fairly steep inclines. S. Marne Creek West Greenway Trail .25 miles, 8’ wide crushed concrete, slight slope. This trail leads from the Marne Creek West Greenway, home to the community gardens and dog park and located along West City Limits Road, to the on-street trail of 23rd Street. T. Meridian Bridge Trail .5 miles each level, 12’ concrete, no slope on lower level, steep slope on upper level entry ramps. This trail is the historic double-deck Meridian Bridge, which had its dedication ceremony on October 11, 1924. The bridge spans the Missouri National Recreational River, which is a National Park. U. Deer Boulevard Trail 1.875 miles, 10’ wide, crushed asphalt surface, flat grade. This trail connects with Chief White Crane Trail and Lewis and Clark Lake Trail. V. Nebraska Primitive Trail 1 mile, 8’ wide primitive dirt surface, mostly flat grade with a few steep inclines. This nature hiking/biking trail is located on the south side of the Meridian Bridge in the property to the west of the old Highway 81 roadway. Signage will guide you to the trail access points. Parking is available on the south side of the Meridian Bridge. The trail forms a figure eight amongst the trees. The north loop provides access to the Missouri River and its sandy shoreline. W. Nebraska Meridian Trail 1.2 miles, 10’ wide asphalt, flat to moderate grades. This begins east of Gavins Point Dam and runs along the Missouri River and Highway 121 to Murdo’s Restaurant in Aten. This is the first phase of the Nebraska Meridian Trail system. Upon completion the trail is planned to connect Gavins Point Dam and the Meridian Bridge providing a trail system linking Nebraska and South Dakota. VISITORS GUIDE • YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA – 43