Recreational Trails Program Grant Application – Public Notice
Project Title: RTP Grant Application - Youth Trail Maintenance Initiative
Organization Name: HoWL, Inc.
Date Public Notice Posted: September 30, 2025 Posted Online: October 07, 2025
Brief Description of Proposed Project:
HoWL is proposing to conduct youth trail maintenance trips on the following Kachemak Bay State Park trails in 2026 and 2027. Trail maintenance may include brushing and clearing existing trail corridors, minor tread improvements within trail corridors, and replacing trail signs. All trail maintenance will be at the direction of KBSP staff.
1. Tutka Lakes Trail
2. Glacier Lake Trail/Grewingk Tram Spur Trail
3. Sadie Knob Trail
4. Emerald Lake Loop Trail
5. China Poot Lake Trail
Proposed Timeline of the Project:
Project State Date March 1, 2026
Project End Date October 31, 2027
Applicant Contact Information:
Contact Name: Molly Mitchell
Phone Number: 907-399-4695
Email Address: howl@howlalaska.org
Mailing Address: 708 Smoky Bay Way, Homer, AK 99603
Public Comment or Opposition can be submitted to the contact noted above.
Deadline for Public Comment: October 31, 2025
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.