Liewer Community Trail
In 2015, DJTA began development of the Liewer Community Trail with lights, the first trail of its kind here in Delta Junction. This fun trail in the middle of town now winds through approximately 10 acres of mature spruce and birch forest. Winter lights are available 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM by pushing the button on the back side of the kiosk.
The trail is a winding loop through approximately 10 acres of mature spruce and birch forest. The system provides for snowmachine-groomed ski trails also suitable for winter pedestrian use. During the summer, the Liewer Community Trail is used for walking, running, nature viewing, and school ecology studies. This trail provides a connecting link between the Delta Junction City Park and Delta/Greely Schools.
The Liewer Community Trail is located on a wooded parcel adjacent to the Delta Junior/Senior High School. Land ownership; originally a mix of private (Mr. Ron Liewer who has now donated his portion of trail 12 lots, to the City of Delta Junction in 2025) and public State of Alaska DNR ADL 420799 Public Access Easement DJTA (Delta/Greely School District) and City of Delta Junction (donated their ROW to the Liewer Community Trail in 2025), requiring easements and agreements with multiple entities.
The “Snowball Hut” donated to DJTA, sits past the trail entrance and was completed in 2025. This wind/weather shelter adjoining the trail is perfect for trail events, ski club, and school/community activities. Alaska State Forestry along with DJTA volunteers maintain the trail, removing downed trees and conducting winter trail grooming. Free winter trail lighting is available with a push of a button, and paid for through DJTA membership dues.
The trail is a winding loop through approximately 10 acres of mature spruce and birch forest. The system provides for snowmachine-groomed ski trails also suitable for winter pedestrian use. During the summer, the Liewer Community Trail is used for walking, running, nature viewing, and school ecology studies. This trail provides a connecting link between the Delta Junction City Park and Delta/Greely Schools.
The Liewer Community Trail is located on a wooded parcel adjacent to the Delta Junior/Senior High School. Land ownership; originally a mix of private (Mr. Ron Liewer who has now donated his portion of trail 12 lots, to the City of Delta Junction in 2025) and public State of Alaska DNR ADL 420799 Public Access Easement DJTA (Delta/Greely School District) and City of Delta Junction (donated their ROW to the Liewer Community Trail in 2025), requiring easements and agreements with multiple entities.
The “Snowball Hut” donated to DJTA, sits past the trail entrance and was completed in 2025. This wind/weather shelter adjoining the trail is perfect for trail events, ski club, and school/community activities. Alaska State Forestry along with DJTA volunteers maintain the trail, removing downed trees and conducting winter trail grooming. Free winter trail lighting is available with a push of a button, and paid for through DJTA membership dues.
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This trail is a 1.1 mile (1.8 kilometer) compacted dirt trail. The primary use is as a winter ski trail groomed for skate skiing and also set with classic ski tracks on one side. Use is enhanced with low LED lighting that is available on demand during dark winter hours.
The Liewer Community Trail has been the home of DJTA's Walk of Lights event held on a Saturday in February around Valentine's Day and the Turkey Trot held the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The Delta/Greely cross-country and track teams utilize it for practice, and the Delta Elementary and Junior High ski clubs learn cross-country skiing and improve their skills on this trail. |