Decade-old efforts to modify West Glacier Trail enters final phase

The U.S. Forest Service plans to expand parking, extend a trail and improve an outhouse near the West Glacier trailhead.
Part of the West Glacier Trail. (Photo by Heather Bryant, KTOO – Juneau)The Alaska Department of Transportation recently awarded the Forest Service the $294,000 grant to pay for the improvements.
The Forest Service’s Ed Grossman, who manages recreation programs in Juneau, said the potential cost for the project could change, depending on contrac