Description
The Girdwood Trails Committee is seeking funding through the Alaska Recreational Trails Program to restore and upgrade the existing Girdwood Beaver Pond Trail. The project will improve trail conditions to meet Class 3 hiking standards by performing brush clearing, trail maintenance, installing culverts, adding gravel, and rehabilitating water crossings. Work is scheduled to begin in June 2027 and conclude in June 2029, spanning roughly two years. The grant application is a public notice; interested parties may submit public comments by October 30 2026. The primary point of contact is Kyle Kelley.
• Scope: Trail restoration, brush clearing, culvert installation, gravel placement, water‑crossing rehabilitation.
• Desired standard: Class 3 Hiking parameters.
• Timeline: June 2027 – June 2029 (≈2 years).
• Funding source: Alaska Recreational Trails Program (DOT).
• Location: Girdwood, Alaska (Statewide program).
• Contact: Kyle Kelley (phone (907) 343‑8374, email [email protected]).
• Public comment deadline: Oct 30 2026.