Public Works

In addition to the 5.41 miles of trail the City maintains, there are many more miles of trails in the Homer area and across Kachemak Bay for locals and visitors to enjoy.

The Homer Spit Trail is a 4 mile paved trail along the east side of the Homer Spit.  Well used year round by walkers, runners, bikers, and skaters.  Parking is available at the base of th

Completed in 2009 Reber Trail runs from the west end of Fairview Avenue  to the end of Reber Road off West Hill.  Several switchbacks take you up .38 mile through fireweed meadows offe

A connector trail from Pioneer Avenue to the Homer Bypass that winds through the woods in town.  There is a spur trail that will lead you to the Homer Public Library.

At .4 mile, Fairview Trail runs from the high school to Main Street.  Part of this trail follows Fairview Ave. 

Calhoun Trail was built by the Boy Scouts and connects Fairview Avenue to Bayview Ave. 

Beluga Slough Trail is a 1.2 mile loop trail that winds along lower Beluga Slough, a salt marsh where the freshwater of Beluga Lake mixes with Kachemak Bay's ocean water at high tides.  It offers excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing and scenic views across Kachemak Bay.

Located on the wooded hillside above Karen Hornaday Park and Playground, this campground offers 20 camping sites with picnic tables and fire rings.

The City of Homer currently has 5.41 miles of trails.

Beluga Slough

Calhoun

Public Works operates and maintains the water treatment plant and 42.36 miles of water distribution lines, five water storage tanks, 22 water pressure reducing stations, and over 300 fire hydrants.