Whitehorse North Trail Plan

The City would like your input to complete planning for the Whitehorse North Trail Network. We’re making a Trail Plan map that shows existing trails and where they go, as well as any proposed new trails.

We’re hosting a Community Charrette to answer questions and gather feedback. Come by, have a chat, and mark up a map at the Frank Slim Building (Shipyards Park) on September 14 from 4 to 6 pm.

If you can’t make it, and have questions you’d like answered, please send an email with the subject line “2022 Whitehorse North” to [email protected].

Whitehorse North includes: MacPherson, Hidden Valley, Mile 2 area, Forest View and Cousins Airstrip.

City of Whitehorse Trail Plan 2020

The City of Whitehorse Trail Plan 2020 was adopted by City Council in December 2020. The Trail Plan identifies priorities to direct the City in future trails-related initiatives, policies and actions over the next 10 years.

• Trail Plan 2020 (full report)
• Trail Plan 2020 (Appendices)
• What We Heard summary report (August 2020)
• Trail Plan Background Report

City Trails

There is an estimated 150 km of trails of city-wide significance and at least 700 km of local and neighbourhood trails used by Whitehorse residents. The trail network is designed to link neighbourhoods, provide access to the surrounding hinterland and facilitate public movement about the community. An integrated trail system provides a range of recreation and transportation benefits.

Skip directly to our maps page here!

Trail Etiquette

• Leave no trace: Pack out what you pack in.
• Share the paths and trails: Bikes yield to pedestrians. Downhill yields to uphill.
• Mind your pets: Pick up dog waste and keep your four-legged friends under control.
• Be prepared: Tell someone where you are going when you head out on the trails.
• Be a good trail steward: Pass politely and say “Hi!”

Reminders for Trail Users

When using City trails, please remember that:

• No person shall drive an automobile on a City trail unless it was developed, designated and approved for such a purpose;
• No person shall make ruts or displace vegetation from its place of growth;
• ATV operations on City trails and open spaces are restricted from November 1 to March 31 of every year;
• Snowmobile operators, please check out our rider requirements and stay safe this season!

Resources

• Trail Network
• Trail Development Policy
• Trail Maintenance Policy

“Whitehorse will have a diverse, sustainable and accessible trail network valued as a primary community asset. A well-connected, high quality network of trails will contribute to a livable, attractive, sustainable and resilient northern community.”

-Trail Plan Vision Statement