Thank you to everyone that has contributed to the Cross Trail Match campaign. On Tuesday, September 25 we met & exceeded our final goal of $1065.88 for this portion of the funding of a $25,000 local match. Thank you all for your support of Sitka Trail Works & phase 6 of Cross Trail.

In our spring newsletter, we asked for member input on potential outdoor amphitheater sites.  The Board’s goal is to promote existing trails by adding value and attracting new trail users.  We are still looking for more amphitheater site suggestions. The ideal spot would be short walk in from a parking area for event guests.  Ease-of-access for

Sitka Trail Works is proud to welcome new board member Jill Johnson! Jill grew up in the Midwest and moved to Sitka in January 2018. Her family came to Sitka on vacation the past three summers and quickly learned the trail system is maintained by Sitka Trail Works & partners. She currently owns and operates a

Sitka Trail Works is proud to welcome new board member Dawn Johnson! Dawn moved to Sitka in 2010 from the sunny beaches of Florida. She currently works as the Director of Sitka’s non-profit community center, Hames Center. Dawn graduated from the University of North Florida with a bachelor’s degree in Communications and minor in Photography.

We owe a big thank you to the United States Coast Guard USCGC Kukui Crew! They spent a week building retaining walls & making improvements along the Mosquito Cove Trail.

Click to learn all about our Cross Trail match campaign. KCAW Interview with Director Lynne Brandon

Deanna Bennett has been a wonderful & instrumental member of the Sitka Trail Works Board of Directors for twelve years. We thank her for her time & dedication as she departs board service for new adventures.  

Thanks to your generosity we were able to make trail repairs! A deep sink hole developed along the Mosquito Cove Trail during a 3” rainfall event in October. As you may know, Sitka Trail Works has been completing maintenance projects on the popular Mosquito Cove Trail since Alaska State Parks cut funding for a local

State of Alaska Recreational Trails Program – Grant Application Sitka Trail Works is applying for grant funding for repairs to the Sea Lion Cove Trail on North Kruzof Island. The trail was reconstructed in 1998 and is now in need of repairs to make it safe. If you would like to know more about this

The City & Borough of Sitka has issued a statement that repairs to Blue Lake Road and Green Lake Road are nearing completion. Both roads are now open to public pedestrian access.  Vehicle access to the Heart Lake/Thimbleberry Lake and the Beaver Lake Trails via Blue Lake Road remains closed. The extensive road repairs are