Public Notice - Proposed Winter-only Public Access Easements for Snowmachines Near Wiseman within the Dalton Highway Corridor.

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) is proposing to issue up to five winter‑only public‑access easements for snowmachine use along the Dalton Highway corridor near Wiseman. The easements would be 60 feet wide, covering approximately 31.4 miles (≈ 228 acres) across five trail segments (Wiseman Creek, Hammond Canyon, Jennie Creek Lake, Vi Creek, Twelvemile Mountain). The purpose is to provide motorized access to adjacent federal lands during the winter season. The term of the easements is indefinite, and the public is invited to submit written comments by the deadline. No contract or payment is associated; the notice seeks public input before final authorization. • Location: Wiseman, Alaska, within the Dalton Highway corridor • Easement width: 60 ft; total length ~31.4 mi; total area ~228 acres • Trails affected: Wiseman Creek (7.8 mi), Hammond Canyon (1 mi), Jennie Creek Lake (2.6 mi), Vi Creek (2 mi), Twelvemile Mountain (18 mi) • Requested term: Indefinite • Public comment deadline: 5 p.m., 11 Nov 2026 • Contact: Daniel Jenkins (907‑334‑2546, [email protected])