On behalf of Sitka Trail Works and the Sitka Trail Plan Committee, we are releasing a draft list of conceptual plans for improvements to our trail system and we want to hear what you think. This spring, over 800 Sitkans responded to a call for public comment and shared their general ideas for the future […]
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This year’s Annual Meeting: Trail Planning Open House Come join us, share some food, and discuss the future of Sitka’s trails! At this year’s Sitka Trail Works Annual Meeting, open to the public, we will highlight over two dozen proposals for new trail projects, based on feedback we received from public outreach this spring, and
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Sitka Trail Works has hired this crew and the positions have been filled. Thank you for the superb level of interest! TRAIL PROJECT CREW Sea Lion Cove Trail 2022 Crew rate: $25-35 per hour based on skills and experience Sitka Trail Works is hiring 3 crew members to tackle reconstruction of sections of the Sea
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The pilot week of our Youth Stewardship program was a success! The one-week summer camp was hosted by Sitka Tribe of Alaska and Sitka Native Education Program, with Sitka Trail Works staff leading stewardship projects on trails and public lands. The middle school age students learned about Native place names and stories, while getting their
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SITKA TRAIL WORKS PRESS RELEASE Thursday, June 16th, 2022 As part of a community-wide planning process, Sitka Trail Works ran a public survey to solicit feedback on the future of our trail system during the months of April and May. Over 10{abf465c19454c250f574557adc626a2e06d1cd01c0781f16298455748ce24614} of Sitka’s adult population, a total of 787 people, took the survey, showing
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The Chíx’i Héen (No Name Creek) bridge is built! While not fully complete, the Cross Trail now spans from Indian River to Starrigavan. Work remains to add surfacing gravel, and we’re currently seeking funds to finish the Connector Trail to Halibut Point Road. The idea for this trail across town dates to the 1970s and
Chíx’i Héen Bridged! Read More »
Sitka Trail Works has another full schedule of hikes this summer! Check out the full schedule and buy tickets for Mt. Edgecumbe hikes here. Open to all, our summer hikes are led by Sitka Trail Works volunteer board members, who carry a first aid kit, bear spray, and a VHF radio. This nonprofit program and
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Sitka Trail Works is excited to be leading a new walking and biking incentive program this season to help our community stay healthy and active, while reducing downtown congestion. Any Sitkan walking or biking downtown can log trips to earn gift cards to local businesses and enter to win a major cash prize. If you’re
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SITKA TRAIL WORKS PRESS RELEASE For Release on Friday, April 8th, 2022 Sitka Trail Works seeks community input on future of trails A new trail plan is under development, built by and for Sitkans Access to the amazing natural beauty that surrounds our community is a cornerstone of quality of life in Sitka. Being
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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.
