This project will develop a shared-use, 2.7-mile segment of the Chelatchie Prairie Rail-With-Trail in central Clark County. This project was chosen as the first phase of a countywide, 33-mile rail-with-trail corridor because it connects two significant park destinations - starting at the City of Battle Ground’s Fairgrounds Community Park near downtown Battle Ground and connecting to Battle Ground Lake State Park. The proposed trail segment also received significant public support during the recently completed trail master plan and alignment study. The paved and boardwalked trail will be 10-12 feet wide with a separated 4 foot wide earthen trail and will provide trail opportunities for hikers, bicyclists, roller-bladers and equestrians. Limited opportunities exist for trail corridors in this area, and this project is the first to link multiple recreation sites in Battle Ground - Clark County’s fastest growing city. The entire rail-with-trail corridor is within existing, county-owned right of way. Broad community support exists for this project. The Chinook Trail Association has committed $10,000 in labor and materials. The Parks Foundation of Vancouver and Clark County has committed $10,000 toward the project for benches and signage. Also, the City of Battle Ground has committed a cash contribution of at least $10,000 to this critical project.