Alaska Highway Multi-Use Trail Plan in Whitehorse

The Government of Yukon is working to expand the trail along the Alaska Highway in Whitehorse. This will give you better options to get around — whether by foot, bike, wheelchair, kicksled or snowmobile.

Learn more about what’s happening and opportunities to share your input.

What’s happening?
Benefits of expanding the trail
Give us your input

What’s happening?

We’re developing a new trail plan along 30 kilometres of the Alaska Highway in Whitehorse. It will cover the area from the Carcross Cutoff to the North Klondike Highway. 

This plan will help:

  • provide safer trail routes to people of all ages and abilities;
  • connect Whitehorse residents with the existing trail network; and
  • improve options to cross the highway. 

Survey results

The key findings from the survey can be found here. Over 900 participants responded to the survey.

The online survey for the trail plan was open from December 5, 2024, to January 5, 2025. This online survey asked respondents about how they currently use trails and their vision for the future.

The survey results helped inform the existing conditions review available in the project background report. The survey results will also help inform the development of the trail plan, which is currently underway.

Engagement phases  

There are 2 phases to this project. We want your feedback for both phases. 

Phase 1

We have gathered your input on what matters most to you about the trail to shape the draft trail plan. 

Find the results of this engagement phase

Phase 2

We will present the full draft trail plan from Carcross Cutoff to the North Klondike Highway. Your feedback will help finalize the trail plan.

A map of the planned trail along the Alaska Highway within Whitehorse.

Benefits of expanding the trail

This project will create a well-connected trail network in Whitehorse. The improved trails will support active transportation like walking, biking and skiing.

As part of this project, we’ll explore options for including space for off-highway recreational vehicles like snowmobiles and ATVs.

Goals of the trail expansion

  • Design safe and comfortable trails for all ages and abilities with a buffer from the highway.
  • Improve connections between neighbourhoods.
  • Identify locations for safe highway crossings, such as overpasses and underpasses.
  • Integrate with existing trails.
  • Consider integration with the City of Whitehorse’s future trail network expansion and urban development.
  • Outline strategies and costs for the trail’s implementation.
  • Accommodate active transportation users and off-highway recreation vehicles.
  • Promote safe interactions between all trail users.
  • Recommend trail sections for winter maintenance in alignment with the city’s Snow and Ice Policy.
  • Promote active transportation to:
    • reduce traffic congestion;
    • improve air quality;
    • boost regional tourism; and
    • support public health through physical activity.
Three people on bicycles waiting on a dirt trail next to a road.

Give us your input

There are no open surveys on the trail plan at this time. This section will be updated when you can give feedback on the trail plan.

Giving your feedback helps us understand your experiences and needs so we can shape the trail plan to better fit your needs.

Contact

For more information about the project, email [email protected]. You can also find more information on the project’s engagement page.