The West Glacier area of the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area is at the end the Skater s Cabin Road, accessed by streets maintained by the City and Borough of Juneau. The West Glacier area serves as a starting point for various recreation activities accessing federally managed lands. The project was designed to increase safety, accessibility, capacity and reduce conflict between guide/outfitter operations providing for a better guided experience, while adding to year-round recreation opportunities for local residents. 5/3/2018 2
Federal Lands Access Funds $559,578 Transportation Alternatives Funds $367,135 FS Commercial Fees (MATCH) $128,973 Total project cost: $1,055,124 Destination: Mendenhall Glacier Recreation area The TNF was awarded a FLAP grant, they partnered with WFL to execute the project. A FS employee attended the Trails Conference funding track (2015), and heard about grant funding through the Transportation Alternatives Program and were able to prepare a grant submission for the remaining improvements to the Extension project (awarded 2016). DOT&PF transferred the TAP funds over to WFL to execute the project as a whole. Local commercial tour companies donated materials as well as the local construction company awarded the job. Both local companies came with experience in using natural materials, some even from the trail site. The project was completed in late 2017.
The Players US Forest Service - Tongass National Forest Western Federal Lands Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) funds State of Alaska. DOT&PF - Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds City and Borough of Juneau Access Road Cycle Alaska Bike Racks Juneau Nordic Ski Club Winter Trail Grooming Liquid Alaska, Alaska Travel Adventures, and Above and Beyond Alaska Commercial and Non-Commercial launch locations
What we did to improve; Safety We moved Pedestrians and Bicyclists off the roadway, increased parking for motorized traffic Accessibility We made it easier to get to the public facilities, viewing points, use the trails for physically challenged as well as individuals of all fitness levels. Capacity Increased parking and public facilities and enhanced day use areas Reduced conflict between guide/outfitter operations and residents All of which provide for a better guided experience, while enhancing year-round recreation for residents
Tolch Rock Trail New Multi use Trail New Trailhead, new parking area Expanded parking Tolch Rock Trail West Glacier Trail Parking and new bike racks New Public Facilities Skaters Cabin New Trail and view pad Launch Areas
Expanded Trailhead Skaters Cabin added parking 7 5/3/2018 Tolch Rock expanded Trailhead parking New Public Facilities, Launch Areas
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Recreational Opportunities Camping; tent, car, RV Cross Country Skiing Hiking Rafting Kayaking Historical sites Connections to trails
Happy Trails!! Marcheta Moulton, Small Federal Programs Manager State of Alaska, DOT&PF, Program Development Phone: 907-465-8769, Fax: 907-465-6984 Marcheta.moulton@Alaska.gov