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 is a mix of private (Mr. Ron Liewer) and public (Delta/Greely School District/State of Alaska and City of Delta Junction), requiring easements and agreements with multiple entities. An upcoming project is to construct a platform and install a 20' InterShelter Dome (aka an igloo) to serve as a warming hut. Volunteers maintain the trail, remove downed trees, and conduct winter trail grooming. Lighting is 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 is a mix of private (Mr. Ron Liewer) and public (Delta/Greely School District/State of Alaska and City of Delta Junction), requiring easements and agreements with multiple entities. An upcoming project is to construct a platform and install a 20' InterShelter Dome (aka an igloo) to serve as a warming hut. Volunteers maintain the trail, remove downed trees, and conduct winter trail grooming. Lighting is 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. |