In 2024, Sitka Trail Works facilitated a partnership between experts at the US Forest Service Sitka Ranger District and State Parks to safely remove a dangerous overhead rootwad that had been blocking the popular Mosquito Cove Trail. This video shares the story of how agencies worked across boundaries for the good of the community!
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Uncertainty Regarding Fired Federal Crew Members As many of you have seen and supported, Sitka Trail Works launched a Save A Crew Campaign to rehire displaced federal Forest Service Employees who were fired in February. We’ve been blown away by the community support for public lands and terminated workers. In just one month, over 280
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We were devastated to learn that the dedicated public servants of the Sitka Ranger District trail and cabin crews were all summarily terminated over President’s Day weekend. Sitka lost five out of five field crew. As colleagues and friends, we knew we had to do something.
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We are very excited to formally launch Sitka Trail Works merchandise! In addition to our logo tees, you can now purchase apparel with designs created by our summer Youth Program Coordinator, Maria Sakowski. These designs are drawn from experiences on the trails this summer and we hope they inspire you to take on the trails
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Background The Sitka Trail Works Youth Program is inspired by the SCORE Program, originally created and run by Woody Widmark, that operated in Sitka for many years. Following a successful pilot program in 2022, Sitka Trail Works (STW) launched the Youth Program in partnership with Sitka Tribe of Alaska (STA) in 2023. This summer program
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Our 2024 Summer Hikes & Events Calendar has been finalized! We’re excited to share all the fun activities, volunteer opportunities, and partner events happening this season. Check out the calendar page for more details:
2024 Summer Hikes Calendar published! Read More »
Do you enjoy using Sitka’s trails? Do you want them to have long lifespans to ensure they can be used for generations to come? Do you enjoy spending time outside with other community members? If this sounds interesting to you, register for our mailing list below and stay in the loop on future volunteer opportunities
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Do you have an interest in the future of Sitka’s trail system? Then you should apply for an open seat on the Sitka Trail Works Board of Directors! Board members help Sitka Trail Works carry on our mission of creating, maintaining, and supporting a diversified trail system by providing oversight and guidance to staff. The
Sitka Trail Works seeks new board member! Read More »
Join us for the unveiling of 2023 Sitka Trail Plan! Over the last two years, hundreds of Sitkans have shared their priorities and ideas for investments in new and existing trails and through a second round, voted on trail concepts. Sitka Trail Works has incorporated all feedback and drafted a robust Trail Plan. We’re excited
Annual Meeting October 19th! Read More »
This Giving Tuesday, give the gift of trails! When you donate to Sitka Trail Works, you support getting kids outside, trail construction and maintenance, bringing community together on trails, and so much more.
