Middle St Croix Valley Regional Trail Master Plan

Proposed Master Plan

A preferred route was identified through the master planning process. This route will set the vision for future design and implementation, likely to take place in phases over the next 20 years. 

• Proposed Trail Alignment - Overview Map (PDF)
  • Segment 1 (St. Croix Boom Site to Highway 36) - Detailed Map (PDF)
  • Segment 2 (Highway 36 to Interstate 94) - Detailed Map (PDF)
  • Segment 3 (Interstate 94 to Downtown Afton) - Detailed Map (PDF)

The full master plan document provides additional context on the planning process and recommendations

• Middle St Croix Valley Regional Trail Master Plan draft
  • Appendix

Background

In 2022-23, Washington County is leading a master plan process for the Middle St Croix Valley Regional Trail - a document that will guide the future development of a multiuse trail that will run through eastern Washington County. 

The corridor extends north to the St Croix Boom Site, and south to County Road 18 in downtown Afton (PDF). 

The future trail will feature vital connections to local trails, parks, schools, and businesses in the St. Croix River Valley. 

Master Plan Process

Master plans are a product of collaboration with the community and agency stakeholders that delivers a comprehensive vision for the development of a future trail.

The regional trail master plan will provide the planning and implementation guidance for the future trail route alignment, right-of-way needs, trail amenities, natural resource management, and maintenance objectives.

Project Goals

Safety, Accessibility, and Comfort

Create a safe and comfortable recreational trail experience serving all ages and abilities.

Equity

Prioritize facility alignment and design that is inclusive of historically underrepresented populations.

Connectivity

Create regional connectivity and support local connections highlighting unique destinations of adjacent communities.

Implementation

Prioritize implementation in identifying trail alignment and design. 

Natural Resources

Protect and enhance the natural resources along the trail corridor and foster stewardship of the river valley.

Public Engagement

Washington County is leading a process to engage stakeholders and the public throughout 2022-23. The input received will inform the future improvements proposed in the master plan.

Community members are welcomed and encouraged to share feedback throughout the master planning process by attending one of our engagement opportunities or by emailing Connor Schaefer.

Additional public engagement opportunities will be posted on this project webpage as they are scheduled.