Guemes Channel Trail Phase VI - Lovric's to 6th Street

Status: Planning

Length: 1,785 feet

Cost estimate: $300,000

Right of Way Acquisition: $350,000

Issues:

  • Work with owners to find a route that fits everyone’s needs

Lovric’s Shipyard

This is a privately held land that is a working shipyard.  We have had discussions with the Lovric family about options that  might work for them and their business, but those discussions are ongoing.  We could also explore options with the Washington State Department of Transportation as the road above is a State Highway and may offer routes to continue the trail.

Map is an approximation of potential route not an accurate reflection of exactly where the trail will be

GCT Phase VI - Lovric's To GEMS

Status: Planning

Length: 2,285 feet

Cost estimate: $300,000

Right of Way Acquisition: $350,000

Issues:

  • Work with all the property owners to find if there is a route that meets their needs as well as the community's

Lovric’s Shipyard to GEMS

All of the property through this section is almost assuredly privately owned so we will need to secure easements or purchase the property if we want the trail to stay down along the water.  The trail could also be adjacent to Oakes Avenue (Highway 20) along this section but that would take the cooperation of the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) as well as significant improvements to make the trail safe and enjoyable.  If the trail goes along the water through this section, the construction will likely be a bit easier than any portion so far as the rail bed looks largely intact without significant construction issues to resolve.

Map is an approximation of potential route not an accurate reflection of exactly where the trail will be

GCT Map Phase VI - GEMS To 6th St

Status: Planning

Length: 4,100 feet

Cost estimate: $300,000

Right of Way Acquisition: $800,000

Issues:

  • Secure easements / ownership / permit conditions that allow for trail
  • Make thoughtful connection to 6th Street improvements
  • Address width and access concerns

GEMS and Triton

These two properties are privately owned commercial properties that are currently under used.  GEMS has a relatively small commercial sea urchin operation on the dock portion of the property.  The Triton property is unused at this time.  We have had discussions with both owners about the possibility of  either outright acquisition or acquisition of an easement over the properties.  If neither of those happen it is likely that with any development of the sites we will be able to acquire some sort of access over the properties through the permitting processes.  We will also need to address how this section connects to the 6th Street improvements through the Kiwanis Waterfront Park which may have some parking and trailhead improvements that work for both the trail and the park.  There is also likely to be a width issue is these areas particularly given that we will want to include vehicle access for any commercial water related uses of either property.