Communication No. 2019-11- NKCDP RR Trail Plans Maps Draft

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Mahukona - Segment 1 Property Information 1O TMK 57003003000, privately owned. O2 TMK 570020110000, privately owned. 3O TMK 560010370000, State of Hawaii. Opportunities: Hui Mamalanoa, a Kohala native Hawaiian organization successfully achieved the existing public access over thejeep trail on the RR ROW. It is gated at Mahukona, allowing only pedestrians to use the trail. Property 1 and 2 includes a vehicular/railway easement along the old railway parallel to and mauka of the shoreline that shall constitute a floating shoreline easement, subject to relocation with approval by the State of Hawaii. Property 2 includes information that pertains to both properties and includes a vehicular/railway easement along the old railway road parallel to and mauka of the shoreline that shall constitute a floating shoreline easement, subject to relocation with approval by the State of Hawaii shoreline. Shoreline Conservation District You are entering the shoreline conservation district. Hiking is permitted on the old railroad bed and shoreline trails only. The area contains culturally significalti, . fragile sites. - I Existing trail that is used by hikers. Do not 1TMo.re, removc, or alter any part of the landscape - The area is flat and has opportunities for wayfinding, interpretation, and f{ Be aware of large wares a40 6ngerozrs Cliffs, • observations of both the land and sea. 'al Stay ons. Remnants of the rail tiles present in some locations. State park/harbor at Mahukona has camping facilities and parking for the gateway to the trail. There may be opportunities for partnership with the State, including resources to showcase this location as the gateway and the starting point of the Rail Trail, with interpretive opportunities. • The CDP calls for the public purchase of the Mahukona South and North LLC properties, totaling 435 acres. • This area is home to hundreds of historic sites, allowing for protection and interpretation of the area. • The former depot of the railroad is still intact at the harbor. Issues: Ownership is in private hands, so need to be aware of any changes at Mahukona. There is a need to assess any cultural or historis resources that should be highlighted, interpreted, and/or avoided throughout this section. County park/State harbor at Mahukona - Facility upgrades such as parking and restrooms have been long delayed. Vehicular access is technically allowed, which could be in conflict with trail use.