We’re kicking off the summer hike season and commemorating National Bike Month with a free bike tour, led by Sitka Trail Works board member Doug Osborne, on the Cross Trail. Everyone is invited to join the ride on Saturday, May 8th at 1:30 p.m. starting at the Salty Spoke Bike Coop behind the Hames Center. […]
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Our Spring 2021 Newsletter was just published! You can read it online here. This issue includes an update on Cross Trail construction, a proposal for a new neighborhood connector, and summer plans. 2021 Summer Hikes & Events Schedule This summer, we’re back to running our off-island hikes, in addition to our free local hikes. You
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Written & Photographed by Amy Li [vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”2046,2047,2048″ layout=”3″ gallery_style=”1″] Bikes have been making a comeback. From the drastic increase in bike purchases to a newfound dependence on biking as a means of transportation, the COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new age for bicycles and Sitka has been no different. Sitkans have been
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Sitka Trail Works welcomes Jim Rogers as its newest board of directors member! Jim spent most of his life in New Hampshire before moving to Sitka in August of 2016. Jim spent much of his spare time hiking in the White Mountain National Forest and kayaking in rivers and streams throughout the Granite State. He and his
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The fall issue of On the Paper Trail is here! To read more visit our news page.
On The Paper Trail – Fall 2020 Issue Read More »
Jeff Arndt has been a volunteer member of the Sitka Trail Works for the past five years. He’s now exploring the trails of New Mexico. Jeff led many hikes including on challenging trails like Mount Edgecumbe and brought thoughtful insights to the board meetings. Jeff also played an important role supporting and helping staff get
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Sitka Trail Works members and the public are cordially invited to join the annual meeting held on Zoom! The meeting will be held Monday, October 19 from 6:00-7:00pm. To join online visit zoom.us/join, enter meeting ID 439 583 8904 and password “trail”. To connect by phone instead please contact the STW office in advance for
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Meet at the Verstovia Trailhead on Sawmill Creek Rd. on Saturday, August 15 at 9:00AM for a free five mile, six hour, round-trip hike led by Sitka Trail Works & Waypoint for Veterans volunteers. Any donations received will be split 50/50 with Waypoint. This is a difficult hike through a series of switchbacks, with spectacular
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Sitka Trail Works is hosting a volunteer trail maintenance event at the Sawmill Creek Road separated path. Everyone is invited to help pull alders on Sunday, August 2 starting at 1:30pm. Meet at the gravel parking lot about a quarter mile after Whale Park on the left side of the road (shown below). Please bring
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Sitka Trail Works offers a hike along the Gavan Hill/Harbor Mountain Trail. Meet Saturday, July 11 at 9:00am by the Sitka High School/Performing Arts Center entrance to Cross Trail. A mandatory COVID-19 pre-screening questionnaire (page 2 here) and liability waiver must be completed prior to participation. Social distancing between different household groups and face coverings
Gavan Hill to Harbor Mt. Hike – July 11 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.
