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Winter Trail Program

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The Winter Trail Program is a federally funded, Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF)-administered program that provides funding and support to rural communities to mark public winter trails. The goal of the program is to facilitate connections between rural communities, public roads or highways, and public use areas through installation of high visibility trail markers. DOT&PF will maintain a public online inventory of rural winter trails that will be updated in collaboration with the communities participating in this program.

Applications are Now Open!

Please email applications to dot.wintertrails@alaska.gov

Application

Naturally Occurring Holes in Ice (Alaska DGGS)

You may want to review the Winter Trail Program
before submitting your application.

Staying Safe on Alaska's Trails

Interested in learning more?

The Winter Trail Program Guide is now available. Learn more about the program and the application process in the Program Guide. You may also download the application here.

Questions?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions or email the Winter Trail team at dot.wintertrails@alaska.gov.

Winter Trail Program Map

DOT&PF, in cooperation with recipients of Winter Trail Program funding, maintains an online database of winter trails throughout the state. Use the menu bar on the right side of the map below to filter which kinds of trails are visible. If you have feedback on the map, please contact us at dot.wintertrails@alaska.gov.

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