Meridian Trails System A. Chalk Bluffs Multi-Use Trail – 4.1 miles, crushed asphalt surface, varied grade including moderate to fairly steep inclines. Great for equestrian riders, hikers and mountain bikers. B. Gavins Point Nature Trail – 1.2 miles, hiking trail, natural wood chip and dirt surface. C. Lewis & Clark Lake Trail – 6.9 miles, including loops, 8’ wide asphalt, flat grade. This scenic trail winds from the Pierson Ranch Recreation Area and throughout the Lewis & Clark Recreation Area. D. Toe Road/Lake Yankton Prairie Trail – 2.5 miles, on-road and off-road paved, flat grade. The on-road portion travels from the Lewis and Clark Lake Trail, past Pierson Ranch and Cottonwood Campground. Part is off-road and becomes a 10’ wide asphalt path that heads down to the shores of Lake Yankton. E. Highway 52 Trail – 3.14 miles, 8’ wide asphalt, flat with one moderate incline exceeding five percent. F. Majestic Bluffs Trail – .5 miles, 10’ wide concrete, flat grade. G. Chief White Crane Trail – 1 mile, 9’ wide crushed asphalt surface, flat grade. This trail connects with Deer Boulevard Trail. H. Calumet Bluff Trail – .9 miles, 8’ wide primitive dirt surface, varied grade with some steep inclines. This trail, which is located next to the Crofton Golf Course on Highway 121, is an “out and back” trail, meaning hikers will have to backtrack to the starting point making the total hike 1.8 miles. I. South Shore Trail – 3.5 miles, 10’ wide primitive dirt surface, varied grade with moderate inclines. Great for equestrian riders, hikers and mountain bikers. J. Miller Creek Trail – .75 miles, 10’ wide primitive dirt surface, varied grade to moderate inclines. This nature hiking trail is located in the Miller Creek area of the Nebraska Lewis & Clark Recreation Area. K. Arboretum Trail – 1.4 miles, 8’ wide asphalt, flat grade on north half, incline on south half. 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. N. Westside Park to West City Limits Road Trail – .75 miles, 8’ wide concrete, flat grade. 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. 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 circles the perimeter of grounds. Located at the Corps of Discovery Welcome Center; three miles south of Yankton on Highway 81. R. James River Trail – 4.3 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 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 & Clark Lake Trail. V. Nebraska Primitive Trail – 1 mile, 8’ wide primitive dirt surface, mostly flat grade with a few steep inclines. This hiking/biking trail is located on the south side of the Meridian Bridge (parking adjacent). Signage will guide you to the trail access points. 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. 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