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TRAILS INVESTMENT STRATEGY
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Trails Initiative
STATEWIDE
Work in Progress DRAF7 A. . , Regional chapters including "Seward to
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o Iditarod National Historic Trail - Southern Trek
Whistle Stop/Glacier Discovery Trail & Hut to Hut System
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2/3 of projects have been funded or
rolled into other projects and no longer
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TRAILS INVESTMENT STRATEGY
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community priorities
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TRAILS STRATEGY FEEDBACK
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ALASKA LONG TRAIL - FU N DERS
Private and Foundational Funding
Congressionally Designated Spending State of Alaska Capital Budget
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Trail Guides:
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S R U Surface: Terra/snow[rail
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Summer Use: Multi-use(matarized)
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ALASKA LONG TRAIL COALITION +
coming soon) REGIONAL WORKING GROUPS
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Re ional Workin Groups: includegg
Landowners, residents, businesses,
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These groups:
1 - determine preferred routes and uses
2- explore the best long-term solutions for trail maintenance and management
NEXT STEPS
Participate in our Regional Keep an eye out for upcoming
Working Groups: construction Projects:
Kenai Peninsula Southern Trek of the Iditarod
Anchorage Crow Pass Trail
Mat-su Indian Valley Trail
Denali Eklutna Lakeside Trail
Fairbanks Mat-su Connection CGPRA to
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Can I hike it?
Seward to Eagle River section is nearly
complete. We anticipate hikers completing
this section in 2024!
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Learn more and stay in touch!
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