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.
What’s happening?
We asked for your input on the summary of the draft trail plan from May 13 to June 3, 2025. This feedback will help develop the final trail plan.
We'll share the results when they are ready.
Project background
We’re developing a long-term plan for a 30-kilometre trail along the Alaska Highway in Whitehorse. It'll cover the area from the Carcross Cutoff to the North Klondike Highway.
This plan will be based on:
- a detailed assessment of existing trail conditions;
- anticipated community growth; and
- feedback from stakeholder and public engagement.
The trail will improve safety, increase accessibility and provide better options to cross the highway — while connecting neighbourhoods to the existing trail network.
Engagement phases
There were 2 phases to public engagement for this project.
Phase 1 - January 2025
We gathered your input on trail use and future priorities through an online survey in early 2025. Over 900 participants responded to the survey.
Find the key findings from the survey.
Feedback from this phase informed the trail plan and our review of existing conditions.
Phase 2 - May 2025
In this phase, we presented the draft trail plan from Carcross Cutoff to the North Klondike Highway.
Read the summary of the draft trail plan.
Public input helped refine the final plan and ensure it reflects local needs and experiences.
Benefits of 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.
Contact
For more information about the project, email [email protected]. You can also find more information on the project’s engagement page.