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Public Notice - Proposed Winter-only Public Access Easements for Snowmachines Near Wiseman within the Dalton Highway Corridor.

Department of Natural Resources · Notice #225434

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing up to five winter-only public trails, called easements, for snowmachine use near Wiseman in the Dalton Highway corridor. The trails would give motorized access to nearby federal lands and would total about 31.4 miles. The public can send written comments until 5:00 p.m. on November 8, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Subject to Alaska Statutes AS 38.05.850 and AS 19.40.210(c), DNR's Northern Regional Land Office is proposing the easements. The notice says its purpose is to gather public input before a decision is made.

What action is being taken?

DNR's Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) proposes to issue up to five winter-only public access easements for snowmachine use within the Dalton Highway corridor to provide motorized access to adjacent federal lands. Each easement would be 60 feet wide, with a combined length of about 31.4 miles and a total area of about 228.36 acres, substantially as shown on the attached maps. The requested term is indefinite. The trails are: Wiseman Creek Trail (ADL 422966, about 7.8 miles), Hammond Canyon Trail (ADL 422967, about 1 mile), Jennie Creek Lake Trail (ADL 422968, about 2.6 miles), Vi Creek Trail (ADL 422969, about 2 miles), and Twelvemile Mountain Trail (ADL 422970, about 18 miles). If approved, the easements may differ from what is described, and DMLW may issue an authorization with conditions (stipulations). The activity may be changed during review.

Who is involved: Applicant: Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water. Affects snowmachine users and the public seeking winter access to federal lands near Wiseman.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Sun, Nov 8, 2026 Due today.

“On or before 5:00 p.m., November 8, 2026 (written comments must be received by then)”

Ways to respond

  • Mail or deliver written comments Division of Mining, Land and Water, 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
  • Email dan.jenkins@alaska.gov
  • Fax 907-269-8916
  • Phone (questions) Daniel Jenkins, 907-334-2546

What to include

Comments must be written and received by DMLW by the deadline to be sure they are considered. The notice concerns ADL 422966, ADL 422967, ADL 422968, ADL 422969 and ADL 422970. People with disabilities who need aids, services or special changes to comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services.

Contact

Daniel Jenkins
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Northern Regional Land Office
dan.jenkins@alaska.gov
907-334-2546
3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

  • Oct 7, 2026: Public notice issued
  • Nov 8, 2026: Written comments due by 5:00 p.m.

Original notice text
PUBLIC NOTICE ADL 422966, ADL 422967, ADL 422968, ADL 422969, ADL 422970 Public Access Easements Department of Natural Resources Division of Mining, Land and Water October 7, 2026 Subject to AS 38.05.850 and AS 19.40.210 (c), the Northern Regional Land Office is proposing the following actions: APPLICANT: Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water PROJECT NAMES: ADL 422966, ADL 422967, ADL 422968, ADL 422969, ADL 422970 GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Wiseman, Alaska LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS: Wiseman Creek Trail: ADL 422966 Approximately 7.8 miles Sections 3, 4, 10, 11, 13, 14, 24, Township 030 North, Range 012 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 32 & 33, Township 031 North, Range 012 West, Fairbanks Meridian Hammond Canyon Trail: ADL 422967 Approximately 1 mile Sections 12 & 13, Township 031 North, Range 012 West, Fairbanks Meridian Jennie Creek Lake Trail: ADL 422968 Approximately 2.6 miles Sections 9, 16, 21, 28, 29, Township 031 North, Range 011 West, Fairbanks Meridian Vi Creek Trail: ADL 422969 Approximately 2 miles Sections 6 & 7, Township 031 North, Range 010 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1 & 12, Township 031 North, Range 011 West, Fairbanks Meridian Twelvemile Mountain Trail: ADL 422970 Approximately 18 miles Sections 16, 17, 19, 20, 30, Township 028 North, Range 012 West, Fairbanks Meridian Section 24, 25, 36, Township 028 North, Range 013 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 15, 16, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30, 31, Township 027 North, Range 013 West, Fairbanks Meridian Sections 12, 36, Township 027 North, Range 014 West, Fairbanks Meridian REQUESTED ACTIVITY: The Division of Mining, Land and Water is proposing to issue up to five winter-only public access easements for snowmachine use within the Dalton Highway corridor to provide motorized access to adjacent federal lands. DMLW proposes to issue the easements at a 60-foot width, with a combined total length of approximately 31.4 miles, with a total area of approximately 228.36 acres, substantially as depicted on the attached maps. The easement(s), if approved, may differ from that described herein. REQUESTED TERM: Indefinite DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: November 8, 2026 The public is invited to comment on this activity. The purpose of this notice is to gather input before a decision is made on this activity. To ensure consideration, written comments must be received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water at 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 on or before 5:00 p.m. on the date noted above. Comments or questions about this activity should be directed to Daniel Jenkins, Telephone: 907-334-2546; Fax: 907-269-8916 or e-mail: dan.jenkins@alaska.gov. After review and adjudication, we may issue an authorization with stipulations for the activity. The activity may be modified during the review and adjudication process. DNR-DMLW complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services or special modifications to comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services. The DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.

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