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RTP Grant Application - Kennicott McCarthy Gateway Trails

Department of Natural Resources · Notice #222838

What is this notice about?

The Kennicott McCarthy Recreation Alliance is applying for a Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant to maintain more than 20 miles of existing trails in the Kennicott–McCarthy area. A paid crew and volunteers would work on trails such as the Bonanza Mine, Erie Mine and Root Glacier trails from May through September 2026. The public can send comments or opposition to the applicant until October 31, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The Kennicott McCarthy Recreation Alliance is applying for a grant from the Alaska Recreational Trails Program, and the grant application requires public notice and a chance for public comment.

What action is being taken?

The Alaska Recreational Trails Program, part of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, may fund a seasonal trail maintenance project. The project would improve the safety, sustainability and usability of more than 20 miles of existing mixed-use trails. From May through September, two contracted trail crew members and one project manager, helped by volunteers, would work on priority segments. These are the Bonanza Mine Trail (4 miles), Jumbo Mine spur (3 miles), Erie Mine Trail (5 miles), Root Glacier spur (0.5 miles), West Glacier Trail (1 mile), Old Wagon Road (4 miles), Kennicott Glacier Trail spur (0.5 miles), and about 4 miles of the McCarthy Creek Route (12 miles total). All work would be on publicly accessible, established trails, except limited parts of the McCarthy Creek Route that cross private land with long-standing informal public access.

Who is involved: Kennicott McCarthy Recreation Alliance (KMRA), the applicant; trail users in the Kennicott–McCarthy area; owners of private land crossed by parts of the McCarthy Creek Route

How can the public respond?

Respond by Sat, Oct 31, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“October 31, 2026”

Ways to respond

  • Email mxykmra@gmail.com
  • Mail PO Box Mxy #26, Glennallen, AK 99588
  • Phone 907-554-2127

What to include

Public comment or opposition can be submitted to the applicant contact, Matthew Shidner. More information about the Alaska Recreational Trails Program is at http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/grants/trails.htm.

Contact

Matthew Shidner
Kennicott McCarthy Recreation Alliance
mxykmra@gmail.com
907-554-2127
PO Box Mxy #26, Glennallen, AK 99588

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

  • Jan 29, 2026: Public notice posted
  • Feb 26, 2026: Notice posted online
  • May 1, 2026: Proposed project start date
  • Sep 30, 2026: Proposed project end date
  • Oct 31, 2026: Deadline for public comment

Original notice text
Recreational Trails Program Grant Application – Public Notice Project Title: RTP Grant Application - Kennicott McCarthy Gateway Trails Organization Name: Kennicott McCarthy Recreation Alliance Date Public Notice Posted: January 29, 2026 Posted Online: February 26, 2026 Brief Description of Proposed Project: The Kennicott–McCarthy Recreation Alliance (KMRA) proposes a seasonal, system-wide trail maintenance project to improve the safety, sustainability, and usability of more than 20 miles of existing mixed-use recreational trails in the Kennicott–McCarthy area. These trails support hiking, sightseeing, subsistence access, and heritage tourism and serve thousands of annual users. From May through September, KMRA will employ two contracted trail crew members and one project manager, supported by organized volunteer labor, to carry out coordinated maintenance activities on priority trail segments. Maintenance-ready trails include the Bonanza Mine Trail (4 miles), Jumbo Mine spur (3 miles), Erie Mine Trail (5 miles), Root Glacier spur (0.5 miles), West Glacier Trail (1 mile), Old Wagon Road (4 miles), Kennicott Glacier Trail spur (0.5 miles), and approximately 4 miles of the McCarthy Creek Route (12 miles total). With the exception of limited segments of the McCarthy Creek Route that cross private land with long-standing informal public access, all work will occur on publicly accessible, established trails Proposed Timeline of the Project: Project State Date May 1, 2026 Project End Date September 30, 2026 Applicant Contact Information: Contact Name: Matthew Shidner Phone Number: 907-554-2127 Email Address: mxykmra@gmail.com Mailing Address: PO Box Mxy #26, Glennallen, AK 99588 Public Comment or Opposition can be submitted to the contact noted above. Deadline for Public Comment: October 31, 2026 The Alaska Recreational Trails Program is the possible funding agency for this proposed project. For information regarding the Alaska Recreational Trails Program, please visit the State website at http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/grants/trails.htm.

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