Whittier - Horsetail Falls Access

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In spring 2025, motorized access in the Whittier area was temporarily shut down, affecting long-standing recreational use and access routes relied on by local residents and visitors. The closure raised concerns about how access decisions were communicated, the clarity of authority and process, and the broader implications for motorized recreation in the area.

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The Alaska Outdoor Access Alliance engaged by monitoring developments, gathering information, and tracking agency actions to better understand how and why the shutdown occurred. AOAA continues to monitor the situation to ensure future access decisions are transparent, clearly justified, and consider established use, community input, and multiple-use principles.